Question 1

what are the symptoms of oral herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Cold sores/fever blisters are the usual symptom of oral herpes.  Primary infection may be associated with fever, more pain and redness around the vesicles.

Question 2

how do i deal with oral herpes simplex?

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Oral medicine: If it severe and repeated, you doctor would prescribe oral medicines like valtrex, (valacyclovir) acyclovir, etc.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: oral herpes simplex?

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Oral Herpes Simplex: Infection of   lips, inner nose, chin or cheek with herpes simplex virus.

Question 4

what is the treatment for oral herpes simplex?

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Acyclovir: While there are many treatments, using Acyclovir is one of the most commonly used for herpetic stomatitis -- and it does not matter if it is herpes type i or ii.  Other remedies are also employed, but are not nearly as effective or frequently used. It often takes high doses (800 mg) 4-5 times per day for several days to treat.

Question 5

can you pass oral herpes simplex 1 even without having a outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While is much more common to occur with symptomatic lesions, it can occur with no visible symptoms or  lesions as well.  However it is much less likely.

Question 6

if a women is pregnant and has oral herpes simplex 1, will the baby also have it?

Accepted Answer

No : If the herpes lesions are just oral the baby will not be exposed at childbirth, but the mother must  use caution with the child after birth not to transmit the virus.

Question 7

oral herpes simplex virus: does carmex work?

Accepted Answer

Not really: You really need an antiviral cream or oral medication to be most effective.  Over the counter abreva is better than carmex.

Question 8

can you get genital herpes simplex 2 from someone with oral herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

No: Hsv-1 and hsv-2 are different type of virus. You may have hsv-1 genital herpes, but not hsv-2.

Question 9

could you pick up genital herpes simplex 2 from someone who has oral herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

No: Its going to be genital herpes simplex 1.

Question 10

is it possible to contract genital herpes simplex 2 from someone who has oral herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

No, but,: You can get hsv1 in the gential area from someone with hsv1 or hsv2 in the oral area from someone with hsv2. They are 2 distinct forms of herpes virus though both respond well to the same medications often.

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