Herpes in the MouthHerpes may be a sexually-transmitted disease but its symptoms also appear in places other than the genitals. Herpes in the mouth is very possible. It appears as cold sores or blisters present on the face, especially the lips.Oral herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 or HSV1. This virus accounts for more infections than HSV2 or the genital herpes virus among young people perhaps due to the popularity of oral sex.
How is it acquired?You can acquire oral herpes through kissing or sharing oral utensils like toothbrush, spoon and fork. The virus can be transmitted whether lesions are present or not so even if there is no outbreak, a person with oral herpes is infectious. However, if you think that HSV1 can only cause oral herpes, you could not be more wrong. In fact, 40% of genital herpes infections in the United States are caused by HSV1.Oral herpes outbreakOne of the characteristics of herpes is the recurrence of outbreaks where signs and symptoms appear and the person is more likely to transmit the virus. The severity of the symptoms varies from one infected person to another. Some may experience just a tingling sensation around the mouth. Some may have lesions on the lip. At worst, large or clusters of cold sores may appear in the mouth, even as far as the throat. Unlike genital herpes, herpes in the mouth recurs less frequently. It could be about once every 2 years, sometimes even less.An interesting thing to note about mouth herpes outbreak is that it could be triggered by sunlight. For example, if you are infected with HSV1 and you spend the entire day sunbathing or just walking under the sun for a prolonged period, you could experience an outbreak a few days later. This is also true for trauma that may be caused by facial surgery. If you experience any similar symptoms, it is best to get herpes testing. Many people infect other people with oral herpes and they don’t even know they have it in the first place. Keep your immune system strong to prevent any recurrence. |
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