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What Is Mouth Herpes?
Herpes labialis is infection of the lips, mouth, or gums with the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small, painful
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 virus type 1. Most people in the United States are infected with this virus by age 20.
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Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals.Alternative NamesHerpes - genital;... Read more »
Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexPreventionAvoid direct contact with herpes sores. Minimize the risk of indirect... Read more »
Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexTreatmentUntreated, the symptoms will generally go away in 1 to 2 weeks.... Read more »
Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexSymptomsThe first episode may be mild or severe. It usually occurs in children... Read more »
Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2SymptomsMany people with HSV-2 infection never have sores, or they have very mild... Read more »
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