Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) is also referred to as genital herpes. The characteristics of this condition can range from asymptomatic to tingling and numbness in lower legs and lower part of the body between the genitals and anus as well as the following:

* Painful gential ulcers
* Trouble with urination
* Tender lymph nodes in groin area
* Malaise (general feeling of being unwell)
* Fever
* Headache

The male genitalia usually develop blisters and ulcers on the shaft and/or the tip. In both sexes, there is a possibility that the Herpes Simplex – 1 virus can lead to inflammation of the brain and/or spinal cord (meningitis) or even urine retention in the bladder.

These main symptoms can last several weeks during an outbreak.

Of course, there are symptoms that are specific to the genital and are basically dependent upon gender. The female genitalia are harder hit by HSV-1 than the male genitalia as a rule. Local symptoms can include (but are not limited to) irritated and inflamed vulva and vagina (vulvovaginitis). The blisters located there can develop into painful ulcers.

Sometimes, people are not even aware that they have genital herpes. Generally, the virus occurs within two weeks of transmitted. Sores heal in about 10 days to two weeks. Folks with a mild form of HSV-2 may never have sores. These people may mistake small lesions with insect bites or allergic reactions.

Usually, genital herpees will reoccur four or five times during the first year of their illness. After that, the recurrences slacken off and may eventually cease.