What is Genital Herpes?
Genital herpes is usually caused by human herpesviruses 2 (HSV-2) but some cases are caused by HSV-1. Blister-like lesions develop in the genital area within 4-7 days after initial exposure and slowly heal over one to two weeks. The virus remains in the body and recurrent outbreaks can occur.
What is it like to have Genital Herpes?
| Common Symptoms | Patients' Latest Severity | My Current Severity |
|---|---|---|
|
||
| Herpes outbreak | None Mild Moderate Severe |
What do patients take to treat Genital Herpes and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Acyclovir
(Zovirax Topical, Zovirax)
|
6 |
These charts show data from Genital Herpes patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Genital Herpes at PatientsLikeMe?
- 68 patients have this condition
- 5 New patients joined this month
- 19 say Genital Herpes is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 70% | Females |
|---|---|
| 30% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 8 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 15 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 8 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 9 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 41 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Genital Herpes patients who have completed their condition history