Genital and Perinatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections

Viral infections of the folds (intertriginous areas)

“…6,7 The incubation period is approximately 2-14 days for the primary genital infection. 7,10 Classically the infection is preceded by genital pain, itching or burning sensation lasting up to 24 hours.…”

“…6,7 The incubation period is approximately 2-14 days for the primary genital infection. 7,10 Classically the infection is preceded by genital pain, itching or burning sensation lasting up to 24 hours. 6 Systemic symptoms such as headache, fever, and swollen regional lymph nodes, dysuria, urinary retention, vaginal or penile discharge, and groin sensitivity can accompany.…”

“…New crops of vesicles will continue to develop for the first 1-2 weeks of the disease. 3,6,7,10 The lesions of the primary genital infection, but not the viral shedding, last for 2-6 weeks. 3 In men, lesions are located on the shaft and glans of the penis, while in women, they are usually located on the labia minora, and urethra meatus.…”

“…6 Recurrent genital HSV infections are generally less severe than the primary infection with fewer lesions and a slightly shorter duration of symptoms. 3,7 The number and the frequency of recurrent infections are closely related with gender, virus type, and severity of the primary infection. 7 Recurrent genital herpes is most common in the first year after the primary infection but the rate of symptomatic recurrence tends to decrease over time.…”

“…3,7 The number and the frequency of recurrent infections are closely related with gender, virus type, and severity of the primary infection. 7 Recurrent genital herpes is most common in the first year after the primary infection but the rate of symptomatic recurrence tends to decrease over time. 6 Recurrences may also be triggered by overexposure to the ultraviolet radiation, physical and psychological stress, skin irritation in the genital area, menstruation and pregnancy.…”