What are the signs and symptoms of recurrent (repeated) genital herpes outbreaks?
The signs of recurrent (repeated) outbreaks of genital herpes are similar to the signs of the first outbreak, but they may not be as severe. Some people may have no herpes symptoms, but they can still spread the virus. Recurrent outbreaks are usually shorter than the first outbreak, typically 7 to 10 days from onset to healing. Some people with recurrent outbreaks have warning signs, called a prodrome. These signs can appear a few hours or up to a day before an outbreak. The most common prodrome is tingling in the area where the rash will appear. Although warning signs are different for everyone, many people can recognize when an outbreak is coming. It’s important to recognize your prodrome, because starting Single-Day FAMVIR at this critical time can stop the virus from reproducing. If you can stop the virus during this time, you may be able to stop a full-blown outbreak. After the warning signs pass, sores may develop. Sores generally develop in stages: Small red areas appear and may
