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My aunt has had herpes since yesterday on her face around her mouth and in her nose .what medications should she take and should she take antibiotics?

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Dr. Janet Turkle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Antiviral: An antiviral would be appropriate. Seek medical attention. Antibiotics will not help unless a secondary bacterial infection occurs.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes Shingles or ?: If this is as severe as it sounds your aunt definitely needs to be seen and probably prescribed appropriate treatment to get her feeling better. I always worry about shingles when "herpes' is spreading widely over a patch of skin. Sometimes herpes lesions can become secondarily infected with bacteria and cause increasing troubles.

Answered 3/30/2013

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