itching in your genitals. pain in your genitals. flu-like symptoms, including body aches and fever. swollen lymph nodes in your groin area.

Can a man have herpes and not know it?

You may not notice mild symptoms or you may mistake them for another skin condition, such as a pimple or ingrown hair. Because of this, most people who have herpes do not know it. Herpes sores usually appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals, rectum or mouth.