It produces groups of blister-like sores on the sex organs about 2 to 14 days after infection. Sometimes a fever is present. The sores will break open and become painful, especially if they come in contact with urine. Even though the herpes sores may disappear, the virus is still present and the sores can return without warning. Herpes is most likely spread when the sores are present.
Cold sores are also a form of herpes.
People with sores on the mouth or lips should not have oral sex because this may cause genital herpes in their sex partners. A pregnant woman with genital herpes should tell her doctor. If precautions aren't taken during childbirth, herpes can cause serious damage or even death to her baby. There is no known cure for herpes. But new drugs are helpful in treating the symptoms.