Herpes type I: Most people have + IgG ( cold sore herpes). Instress the virus which is latent in the nerve ( ganglion) activates,causing cold sores or alternatively headaches and a brain inflammation. When active take acyclovir/ famvir/valtrex. If ore than 3 outbreaks a year ttake the meds for 1 year ,if immunosupressed for life. Lysine supplement 500-1000 mg prevents outbreak 1500 mg treats f/u w/doc
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