Herpes symptoms will usually appear between 2-21 days after infection.
If you are noticing any painful sores or blisters after sex that you think may be caused by Herpes having them swabbed is a good way to find out if they are caused by this virus.
Check out our Herpes Simplex Virus page for more information on Herpes.
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