herpes labialis, oral herpes simplex…

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herpes simplex, close-up, cold sore, fever blister, herpes simplex, oral, herpes labialis, infection, herpes simplex virus, characterized, eruption of small, painful blisters on the skin, the lips, mouth, gums, skin around the mouth, blisters, commonly, cold sores, fever blisters, herpes labialis, extremely common disease, infection, the mouth area, herpes simplex virus, most often type 1, most americans, infected, the type 1 virus by the age of 20, initial infection, no symptoms, mouth ulcers, virus remains, in the nerve tissue, the face, people, virus reactivates, produces recurrent cold sores, in the same area, not serious, herpes virus type 2, causes, genital herpes, infection of babies at birth, to infected mothers, cause herpes labialis, herpes viruses, contagious, contact, contact, infected razors, towels, dishes, shared artcles, oral-to-genital contact, spread oral herpes, genitals, vice versa, active herpes lesions on, around the mouths, on the genitals should avoid oral sex, first symptoms, appear, 1, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, after contact, an infected person, lesions of herpes labialis, last, 7 to 10 days, begin to resolve, virus, become latent, residing, in the nerve cells, recurrence at, near the original site, recurrence, milder, triggered by menstruation, sun exposure, illness, fever, stress, unknown causes, warning symptoms of itching, burning, increased sensitivity, tingling sensation, 2 days, lesions appear, skin lesions, rash around the lips, mouth, gums, small blisters, vesicles, filled, clear yellowish fluid, blisters on a raised, red, painful skin area, blisters that form, break, ooze, yellow crusts that slough to reveal pink, healing skin, several smaller blisters that merge to form a larger blister, mild fever, diagnosis is made on the basis, the appearance, culture, the lesion, examination, enlargement of lymph nodes, in the neck, groin, viral culture, tzanck test, the skin lesion, reveal the herpes simplex virus, untreated, generally subside in 1 to 2 weeks, antiviral medications given by mouth, shorten the course, decrease pain, wash blisters gently, soap, water to minimize the spread, the virus to other areas of skin, an antiseptic soap recommended, applying ice, warmth, reduce pain, take precautions to avoid infecting others, prevention, herpes labialis, disappears spontaneously in 1 to 2 weeks, recur, infection severe, dangerous, it occurs in, near the eye, happens in immunosuppressed people, spread of herpes to other skin areas, secondary bacterial skin infections, recurrence of herpes labialis, generalized infection, life-threatening in immunosuppressed people, atopic dermatitis, cancer, hiv infections, blindness, herpes infection, the eye, leading cause of blindness, in the us, causing scarring, the cornea, symptoms indicate herpes labialis, symptoms persist, more than 1, 2 weeks, severe, disorder associated, immunosuppression, develop herpes symptoms, avoid direct contact, cold sores, herpes lesions, minimize the risk of indirect spread by thoroughly washing items in hot, preferably boiling, water, re-use, not share items, an infected person, herpes lesions, active, avoid precipitating causes, sun exposure, prone to oral herpes, avoid performing oral sex, have active herpes lesions on, near mouth, avoid passive oral sex, someone who has active oral, genital herpes lesions, condoms, reduce, not entirely eliminate, risk of transmission via oral, genital sex, an infected person, unfortunately, oral, genital herpes viruses, transmitted, does not have active lesions.