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There are different types of herpes infections; herpes simplex infection of mouth (gingivostomatitis) and lips (labialis) are the most common. Others include genital herpes, and herpes zoster. Herpes infection could very mild to very dangerous depending on the type and location of the body affected. I hope this is helpful.

Dr. Powlin Manuel reviewed this

53 year experience in Allergy and Immunology

Is a type of:

Herpes virus infections • Sexually transmitted diseases • Viral skin diseases • Mouth disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Pelvis, Mouth

Types of

Cold sore
Condition
Genital herpes
Condition
Herpes simplex 1
Condition
Neonatal herpes
Condition

Symptoms

Fever
Blistering
Swollen glands
Pain on urination
Burning with urination
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Herpes
Valtrex
Valacyclovir
Foscavir
Famciclovir
Famvir
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Tests

HSV antigen detection dfa
HSV 1 and 2 type specific antibodies
Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 DNA
Herpes simplex 1 and 2 igg and igm
Herpes culture

Risk factors

Personal

Immunosuppression

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