Symptoms of ANAL HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS

Once infected with Herpes virus a number of various signs and symptoms may occur. The first episode of anal herpes infections may be associated with fever as well large-sized outbreaks of blisters in and around the anus. Infection in this location may coexist with infection of the penis or vagina. The later can lead to localized pain in the penis or vagina, painful urination and discharge. Usually, there will be a display of a small group of blisters in the genital or anal region. The blisters eventually rupture and gradually heal. During the ulceration phase, viruses leak out and any are of broken skin or wet mucosa may become infected. Examples include the mouth, the esophagus, the trachea, the lungs, the anus, the urethra and the vagina. At times, Herpes infections are often more subtle. The skin will just be slightly reddened without obvious lesions. This area is probably contagious, though probably much less so than blistered areas. Sometimes the skin will form tiny red bumps that don’t blister, called "erythematous papules". When the anus or rectum is infected, it may produce pain in the rectum, pelvis or legs. There may be discharge from the anus or with the stool.