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What are symptoms of hsv1?

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Cold Sore Symptoms: Often times the area is itchy with a stinging sensation prior to the development an area of very small bumps usually around the lip area. The area then slowly scabs over and heals within 1 - 2 weeks.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Cold sores: Initial symptoms may be more severe than just cold sores. Fever, lymphadenopathy, malaise, and rash of the affected area. This is usually more common in children and infants and sometimes is mistaken for a bad teething episode. Secondary infections are almost always cold sores.

Answered 9/28/2016

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