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Herpes simplex 1

Herpes simplex 1 viral infection is very common in children and presents with mouth infection, with fever, eating difficulty, and drooling. The children get better, but the virus stays dormant in the area causing recurrent fever blisters in later life.
Dr. Powlin Manuel
Dr. Powlin Manuelreviewed this
Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Is a type of:Herpes
How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common is it?

Common

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