Symptom 2: Flu-Like Symptoms
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One of the often-overlooked indicators of genital herpes is the onset of flu-like symptoms. It might seem odd, linking a sexually transmitted disease with symptoms commonly associated with the flu. However, in the context of herpes, this connection becomes crucial. The body’s initial response to the herpes infection often mimics those of a typical flu.
Fever, muscle aches, fatigue – these are all the body’s way of signaling that something’s amiss. The immune system, upon recognizing the invasion of the herpes virus, goes into overdrive. This manifests as fever, an attempt to create an environment inhospitable to the virus. Muscle aches and fatigue are a direct consequence of this heightened immune response. (2)
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