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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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- Prodromal symptoms
- Skin appears irritated
- Sore or cluster of fluid-filled blisters appear
- Lesion begins to heal, usually without scarring
"Do you get cold sores? ... Well, you do now."
DeavsMcGee (Devin Jibb) Wed, 16 May 2012 18:27:36 -0000
"Do you get cold sores? ... Well, you do now."
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TipsforbeautyA (tipsforbeauty) Wed, 16 May 2012 18:19:01 -0000
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Worst part ab living with the bf? Having terribly unsexy dilemmas... Like cold sores during which he sees me with awful medicine on my face
LeahMariaKorea (Leah Cox) Wed, 16 May 2012 18:04:23 -0000
Worst part ab living with the bf? Having terribly unsexy dilemmas... Like cold sores during which he sees me with awful medicine on my face
Pause!!! After this weekend, how u gonna kiss boys?⺠RT @Tkholumo: It looks like I'll be getting cold sores on my lipsâ¹. This cannot happen
TholangK_ (Tholang Kumalo) Wed, 16 May 2012 17:56:36 -0000
Pause!!! After this weekend, how u gonna kiss boys?☺ RT @Tkholumo: It looks like I'll be getting cold sores on my lips☹. This cannot happen
Cold sores < :( #uggh #sooannoying
JasmineGuay (Jasmine Guay) Wed, 16 May 2012 17:54:49 -0000
Cold sores #uggh #sooannoying
Winter, Cold sores are the one thing bad about it. No kissing for you eish
Phiziks (Ishmael Sibiya) Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:14 -0000
Winter, Cold sores are the one thing bad about it. No kissing for you eish
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