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The first outbreak appears within two weeks after you become infected and can last for several weeks. These symptoms might include tingling or sores near the area where the virus has entered the body, such as on the genital or rectal area, on buttocks or thighs, or occasionally on other parts of the body where the virus has entered through broken skin. They also can occur inside the vagina and on the cervix in women, or in the urinary passage of women and men. Small red bumps appear first, develop into small blisters, and then become itchy, painful sores that might develop a crust and will heal without leaving a scar. Sometimes, there is a crack or raw area or some redness without pain, itching, or tingling. Other symptoms that may accompany the first (and less often future) outbreak of genital herpes are fever, headache, muscle aches, painful or difficult urination, vaginal discharge, and swollen glands in the groin area. You can read more about herpes here
http://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm
At this point there is not a cure- only treatment. A vaccine to prevent herpes infection is not available at this time, but several are being studied and may be available soon. Currently certain antiviral medications are used for treatment. These can relieve symptoms, shorten the length of outbreaks, and prevent some recurrent outbreaks.

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Answered:	1/11/2008

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PHD RN 40+ years in nursing all depts & units 20+ years as a midwife, certified lactation consultant