What to Ask About Herpes

The most common signs are sores orulcers on the genitals, as well as general pain or itching around the groin. These symptoms can flare up for a few days and then disappear, with the first outbreak often being the most severe. As many as 80 percent who have herpes, however, do not notice anything wrong, or think their symptoms are an unrelated problem. A blood test can confirm if you have one of the two viruses that cause genital herpes.