Cold Sores
By: Brooke O.
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Small fluid-filled blisters Nose, mouth, or lips Last a few days Not protected by body defenses Often reoccur
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Causes…
Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 and 2 HSV 1 only infects body above waist line
Causes majority cases of cold sores HSV 2 only infects body below waist line
Genital herpes Cold sores appear when HSV particles
are reactivated (from “sleep mode”) Kissing
Contagious
Symptoms…
Fever Pain when swallowing Headache Inflamed gums Sore mouth
Sometimes you can’t see the sore at first Unpleasant tingling
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Treatment…
Early as possible!!! Antiviral medications
Decrease duration of healing process Reduce pain Reduce size
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Topical Denavir
FDA approved Cream Applied every two hours for four
days Reduced symptoms and time of healing
Acyclovir
FDA approved Cream Taken five times a day Lessens pain Shortens duration of healing process
Prevention!
Avoid direct contact with sores Wash hands after contact with mouth Don’t pick!
Virus can spread to other parts of the body Genitals and fingers
Primary Herpetic Stomatitis Most common 99% of cases are subclinical
Symptoms were not apparent
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DID YOU KNOW…? 30% to 60% of children ten and under
are infected with HSV1 Family and Friends sharing tooth brushes
and kissing “Asymptomatic Shedding”
Even when the sore isn’t present it can copy itself!
HSV 1 enters the body…it NEVER leaves! Cold sores can reactivate from…
Sunlight Stress Menstruation
http://www.emedicinehealth.com
(Great overview of cold sores)
http://www.animated-teeth.com
(Good info on causes and symptoms of cold sores. Also a few good facts about Primary Herpetic Stomatitis)
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk
(Good tips on prevention!)
http://www.skincareguide.com
(I got my Did You Know? Facts from this website)
http://dermatology.about.com
(Good information on different treatments)
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