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The herpes simplex virus (HSV) (also known as Cold Sore, Night Fever, or Fever Blister) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. The disease is contagious, particularly during an outbreak, and is incurable with present technology. Research has currently shown that a person can still be contagious (actively shedding virus) up to 7-10 days after the blister has healed. During this time, the asymptomatic person should be extremely careful (washing hands frequently; not touch the blister area, etc.) since transmission is still possible. An infection on the lips is commonly known as a "cold sore" or "fever blister". These are sometimes confused with canker sores or Apthous ulcers which have a similar appearance; these appear inside the mouth and are not caused by the herpes simplex virus.

HSV-1 and HSV-2


HSV disease


The ways in which herpes infections manifest themselves vary tremendously among individuals. The following are general descriptions of the courses outbreaks may take in the oral and genital regions.

Orofacial infection (Generally HSV 1)

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  1. Prodromal symptoms
  2. Skin appears irritated
  3. Sore or cluster of fluid-filled blisters appear
  4. Lesion begins to heal, usually without scarring

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Fighting cold sores 1 outbreak at a time!
ZapUglySores (BETA Marketing Group) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:32:10 -0000
Fighting cold sores 1 outbreak at a time!
Cant believe I have like 3 disgusting cold sores all at once... ugh... I'm gonna be totally miserable till they r gone.
J0HNSTER (John Dorcinville) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:24:14 -0000
Cant believe I have like 3 disgusting cold sores all at once... ugh... I'm gonna be totally miserable till they r gone.
i hate cold sores...... lol
alexdrum18 (Alex Frazzoni) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:48:07 -0000
i hate cold sores...... lol
RT @SlimDollars: most niggas would only hit they girl..if she gave them an STD == she DOES get those miscellaneous cold sores.. #imjustsayin
iLoveHB (Bella) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:49:24 -0000
RT @SlimDollars: most niggas would only hit they girl..if she gave them an STD == she DOES get those miscellaneous cold sores.. #imjustsayin
Have cold sores? Keep them to yourself. http://georgiahealthinfo.gov/cms/node/128971
GAHealthInfo (Georgia Health Info) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:42:02 -0000
Have cold sores? Keep them to yourself. http://georgiahealthinfo.gov/cms/node/128971
@Royalluv yes cold sores are the HSV form which means the outbreaks are uncontrollable and will show on the skin
TheronCooper (Theron Cooper) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:40:09 -0000
@Royalluv yes cold sores are the HSV form which means the outbreaks are uncontrollable and will show on the skin

 
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