Herpes on the mouth?

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Lip herpes is a kind of herpes simplex. Herpes simplex is an acute herpetic skin disease caused by herpes simplex virus. Human is the only natural host of herpes simplex virus. The virus exists in blister fluid, saliva and feces of patients, convalescents or healthy carriers. The transmission mode is mainly direct contact infection, or indirect infection through saliva contaminated tableware. Herpes on the mouth? Let's talk about it

Herpes on the mouth?

4-12 hours before the appearance of blisters, there was a tingling sensation at the site of the disease. The formation of small blisters, sometimes itching or pain, around a mild inflammatory reaction, a few days later the blister burst. Scab formed and recovered after 2 weeks.

Herpes simplex virus infection: the infection caused by herpes simplex virus is related to the number of CD4 T lymphocytes. Ulcers, herpetic gangrene (extensive skin erosion) and other refractory lesions are formed in the lip, pudendum and anus. The pain is obvious. Herpes pneumonia, digestive tract and herpetic encephalitis can also be seen.

Lung stomach wind heat type: red spots and blisters appear around the lips, nostrils and cheeks, self itching, burning, red tongue, thin yellow fur and floating pulse. Damp heat downpour type: there are erythema and water scar in vulva, burning and itching sensation, red tongue, yellow or greasy fur, and slippery pulse. 　

matters needing attention

In order to prevent the virus from infecting others or spreading to other parts of themselves, children should not touch blisters or suck fingers, and children should be encouraged to wash their hands frequently. There is no specific treatment for herpes labialis, and it will recur, but the frequency of recurrence will gradually decrease.