Sexual Health
What are the types of genital herpes? The symptoms of different genital herpes also vary
Post Date November, 16 2024
Different types of genital herpes have different symptoms
Many people have heard of genital herpes, but they have not seen various advertising products. Therefore, there is not much understanding of the response to genital herpes, and there are certain difficulties in accurately understanding genital herpes. The response to genital herpes is also different, and different types of reactions are also different. Generally, primary and recurrent: Below, from the reflection of this type of genital herpes, we hope to improve people's understanding of the disease.
Manifestation of primary genital herpes:
Top: Primary infection is usually more severe, with blister inoculation sites often showing heat, itching, or abnormal sensation. In women, there is an increase in vaginal discharge, followed by local appearance of shallow erythema or papules. On this basis, a large cluster of tense blisters from sesame to mung beans appears quickly, and the blisters begin to clear, gradually becoming turbid or even purulent. The wall of the blister is relatively thin and prone to rupture, forming a larger ulcer surface. Conscious pain can have a more significant impact.
The clinical manifestation of primary genital herpes: The incubation period is 2-10 days, with an average of 6 days. Male foreskin, glans, coronal sulcus, and penis. Occasionally seen in the urethra, prostate, and seminal vesicles, homosexuals can occur in the anus and rectum; Women have external genitalia, labia, clitoris, vagina, and cervix, which can also occur in the anus, rectum, and urethra.
Manifestation of recurrent genital herpes:
It often occurs within 1-3 months after primary genital herpes. The recurrence rate and frequency of HSV-2 infection are high. Approximately 60% of patients relapse within one year after the first infection, with 4-6 or more relapses in the first year. Recurrent genital herpes is lighter than primary genital herpes. Recurrent genital herpes can be associated with sacral nerve root disease or share pain or sensory abnormalities, urinary retention, penis erection, etc. Other complications include proctitis, prostatitis, urethritis syndrome, etc. The risk of cervical cancer among women is 5-10 times higher.
