Herpes Herpes has been around for a very long time. So long that it very likely predates the human species. "Herpes" derives its name from the Greek word herpein, which means to creep or crawl. The physicians of Greece, treating herpes over 2,000 years ago, described herpes of the mouth and herpetic sores in the groin, which traveled around the flank and genital regions. Throughout history many a physician attempted to understand the herpes virus. Due …showed first 75 words of 1052 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1052 total…from a few days to two weeks. Why are prodromal symptoms important? These are the first signs that an outbreak is brewing things are heating up. Prodromal symptoms appear as a skin sensation, such as burning, prickling, itching, or tingling, with no apparent physical cause. Tingling is the most common of prodromal symptoms for both Herpes I and II. This again is the time to get tested! So be smart and responsible and get tested.