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What are the viral infections that causes hives and are they cureble?

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Many types: Infection with viruses, bacteria, fungus, yeast, mycoplasma, parasites can all cause hives. Viruses include epstein-barr (mono), hepatitis, hiv, herpes, gastrointestinal, respiratory, genitourinary viruses. The hives usually resolve after the infection clears. Some viruses have no cure--they can be in remission but them flare again.

Answered 8/4/2016

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Many: There are many viruses that can cause hives, especially in children; even cold viruses have been implicated. As with most viral issues, recovery just involves supportive care and time.

Answered 11/25/2016

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