However, each type can be transmitted to the mouth and genital areas in men and women. Symptoms Genital herpes generally begins about 2 - 20 days after exposure, with itching or irritation in the area.
Small blisters develop and then form painful sores.
These can last from one to six weeks but they often dry in five to seven days and heal without scarring in about two weeks. Occasionally, there are flu-like symptoms of aching, fever, and tender lymph glands in the groin. Marked burning when urinating may be experienced because it hurts to urinate over the raw lesions. Diagnosis Genital herpes is diagnosed by the symptoms and appearance of the lesions. Other tests may be done to confirm the diagnosis.