Symptoms of HERPES, GENITAL

Genital herpes infection usually produces pain and itching in the area that is affected. Within several days a rash begins to develop. The rash is composed of vesicles, or blisters. In women, the vesicles may be in the vaginal area, the external genitalia, the anus or the buttocks. In men, the rash develops on the penis, the scrotum, the buttocks or the anus. The blisters often form small ulcers that may ooze. the ulcers scab over and eventually heal. Urination and sexual intercourse is often painful during the stage where vesicles or ulcers are present. Tender lumps develop in the groin, representing swollen lymph glands. Fever and malaise may be present.