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Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Labialis (Oral Herpes Simplex)

Definition

Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip area. These blisters are commonly called cold sores or fever blisters.


Alternative Names

Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplex


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Herpes labialis is a common disease caused by infection of the mouth area with herpes simplex viru...

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... Once you've had a symptomatic outbreak of herpes, you often can tell when another one is coming... Read more »

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Why Herpes is a Puzzle
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... Despite the fact that genital herpes affects millions of people directly, it also affects Read more »

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Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes, and Celebrities (Oh My!)
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... There has been a lot of herpes talk in the media lately (and by “media” I mean Read more »

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Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes and Dating
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...   Given the prevalence of herpes, and the constant turnover of men in my life, I was Read more »

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Health Guide

Genital Herpes: The Basics
... What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type Read more »
Oral Herpes
...Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School on Map 9, 2005. Herpes is the medical name for a group of similar viruses. This group includes the... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...Symptoms vary depending on the stage of the virus, the initial or primary outbreak, and recurrence. Both herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 produce similar symptoms, but they can differ in severity... Read more »
Herpes Simplex
... Studies show that genital herpes simplex virus is common. In the United States, one out of five of the total adolescent and adult population Read more »
STDs and Oral Sex
...Small tears in a partner's anal area may also expose you to HIV if you lick his or her anus.   Herpes -- Genital herpes can be passed right from a partner's genitals to your mouth or... Read more »
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