The short term of herpes simplex?

The short term of herpes simplex is primary herpes, which is the first episode of the infection. It typically occurs within 2-20 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include:

- Fever

- Fatigue

- Headache

- Muscle aches

- Painful sores or blisters on the genitals, mouth, or other parts of the body

- Swollen lymph nodes

- Difficulty urinating

Primary herpes usually lasts for 2-4 weeks and may recur several times during the first year of infection. After the initial outbreak, the virus becomes dormant in the body and can reactivate later on, causing recurrent episodes of herpes simplex.