Recurrent infections with the genital herpes virus are less virulent than primary infections, but there is no relationship of decreasing virulence over time. In general, recurrent genital herpes has milder symptoms than primary genital herpes.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus infection and is categorized into primary genital herpes and recurrent genital herpes. The main manifestations are red spots, small pimples, blisters and ulcers on the genital area of men and women, and on the skin around the anus.
Genital herpes, even without treatment, the lesions can heal on their own through about 7 to 10 days, transforming into recurrent genital herpes, which can recur repeatedly and is prone to recur when the body’s resistance is low, and staying up all night, laboring, drinking alcohol, and women’s menstruation are the triggers for the recurrence of the disease.
Primary genital herpes usually has more serious symptoms, and may also cause fever, headache, frequent urination, urinary urgency, as well as swollen and painful inguinal lymph nodes. Recurrent genital herpes, no obvious systemic symptoms, most patients have smaller lesions, mild symptoms, etc., but it does not mean that genital herpes is better.
Genital herpes virus infection needs to go to the hospital for treatment.