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How Long Do Symptoms Of Herpes Take To Show Up?
Question: Hello, I have had a sore throat for 14 days. This started the day after a very questionable sexual encounter. I have been reading about oral herpes and that it can start with a sore throat. How long before other symptoms would appear after the sore throat started? From what I have read the cold sores can take up to 3 weeks but it seems like once other symptoms start I would of had more symptoms by now if it was herpes?
Brief Answer:
herpes not likely
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,
From your symptoms it is very unlikely that you have herpes.
In herpes, Sore throat may be an initial symptom but in a couple of days it is followed by the appearance of oral ulcers. In your case you have been having only sore throat for 14 days with no ulcers, hence herpes is unlikely.
Please continue to take the antibiotics.
For the sore throat you should follow some general measures like-
1) Warm salt water gargling 4 times daily.
2) plenty of fluids.
3) avoid air conditioning and cold foods.
Feel free to follow up,
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi MS ENT
herpes not likely
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,
From your symptoms it is very unlikely that you have herpes.
In herpes, Sore throat may be an initial symptom but in a couple of days it is followed by the appearance of oral ulcers. In your case you have been having only sore throat for 14 days with no ulcers, hence herpes is unlikely.
Please continue to take the antibiotics.
For the sore throat you should follow some general measures like-
1) Warm salt water gargling 4 times daily.
2) plenty of fluids.
3) avoid air conditioning and cold foods.
Feel free to follow up,
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi MS ENT
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
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