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Genital Herpes: Fast Facts Outbreak types The severity of a first outbreak depends on whether or not you have been previously exposed to the herpes virus (Type 1 or 2). For that reason, first outbreaks are classified as either primary or non-primary outbreaks. Subsequent outbreaks are known as recurrent outbreaks.10 Primary outbreaks People who experience a primary outbreak have never been exposed to either HSV-1 or HSV-2.10 For them, the outbreak may last longer and be more severe10 because their immune systems are fighting the virus for the very first time.1 Non-primary outbreaks People who experience a non-primary outbreak have been exposed to either HSV-1 or HSV-2 at some time in the past,10 and their immune systems have already developed some protection against the virus.1 This gives them a head start in fighting the infection1 and may make their first outbreak less severe.10 Recurrent outbreaks Generally, recurrent outbreaks are shorter-lived and less severe than first outbreaks, usually lasting about 7-10 days.10 They are also likely to become less frequent over time.11 Recurrent outbreaks may occur in another location near or away from the site of the first outbreak.2 Recurrent outbreaks typically occur in 6 stages: 4
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