Genital herpes is not the only condition that can produce these symptoms. Sometimes, HSV is mistaken for vaginal yeast infections, bacterial infections, or bladder infections. The only way to know whether they are the result of HSV or another condition is to be checked by a health care provider.ny of the following symptoms of a genital HSV infection can occur in a man or a woman: 1  Cracked, raw, or red areas around your genitals without pain, itching, or tingling.