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How soon do you get symptoms after contracting herpes simplex type 1?
Following the initial infection, the virus may remain dormant within the body's nerve cells. After reactivation, the virus can cause recurrent outbreaks, which may occur anywhere from a few times a year to several times a month.
The first outbreak of HSV-1 is often the most severe and may include symptoms such as:
- Blisters or sores around the mouth, lips, or face
- Fever
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Fatigue
Recurrent outbreaks are usually milder and may only last a few days. However, some individuals may experience more severe or frequent outbreaks.