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I think i might have contacted herpes type 1 from my boyfriend because i have a cold air on my lip and in my mouth. i went to doctor and got amoxicill?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Incorrect Rx: Amoxicillin is an antibiotic for bacteria. Ineffective for Herpes which as caused by a virus. Ulcers on outside of lips have different etiology than ulcers within the mouth. Your physician is a little out of his depth here. You need to see a General Dentist or a specialist Oral Pathologisr.

Dr Rosenblatt and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/7/2017

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A member asked:

I think i might have contacted herpes type 1 from my boyfriend because i have a cold air on my lip and in my mouth. i went to doctor and got amoxicill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Rosenblatt and another doctor agreed

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