Symptoms for Herpes usually appear after 4 to 7 days after being exposed to the virus, and are usually more severe in your first outbreak than in subsequent ones.
In both men and women, the virus can cause small blisters that burst to leave red open sores around the mouth and lips, genital area, rectum, thighs and buttocks. Blisters can be small or large and can be just one blister, or many located close together.
Other symptoms can include:
Pain when passing urine
A general feeling of being unwell
Aches, pains and flu-like symptoms
A burning, tingling or an itching sensation.
Some people can catch the virus without developing these symptoms.