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Herpes simplex
Definition
It is a skin condition characterized by fever blister or cold sore
Health education
Reduce physical and emotional stress
Practice good hygiene habits
Avoid exposure to the virus that cause cold sore
Acquire adequate sleep
Avoid excessive exposure to sun
Pathophysiology
Contracted through body fluid of an infected person
A person with history of herpes can pass the virus to negative person
Herpes is contracted through direct contact with an active lesion
causes
Oral to oral contact
Oral-genital contact causing genital herpes
Diet
Avoid food high in arginine such as almonds or chocolate
Intake food rich in amino acids
Pharmalogical intervention
Genital herpes
Antiviral drugs
Cold sores
Analgesia
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
Clinical manifestations
Genital herpes
Itching
Small pores then form ulcers
Pain
Cold sores
Mouth
sore lip
tingling lips
Skin
Rashes
Ulcers
Blisters
Diagnostic tests
Visual look
Dermatologist take swab from sore
