The herpes simplex virus type one or HSV-1 is usually the cause of fever blisters. Even more so than the herpes simplex virus type 2 or HSV-2. These infections follow the usual course of herpes simplex virus infections in that the first outbreak is usually more painful and lasts longer than recurrent infections.
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Herpes Transmission Unlike some viruses, like the flu virus that can be transmitted through the air you breathe, the herpes virus spreads by direct skin to skin contact. This means that the disease is transmitted when there is contact with the infected area like a cold sore. The virus is also transmitted via sexual intercourse [...]
What can you do when you find out you have herpes simplex?
Herpes Simplex I virus causes cold sores or fever blisters.
The incubation period of Genital Herpes is about a week. During this period a person infected with the virus could experience the general symptoms such as itching, redness, bump, burning or a tingling in or around the genital area that comes with blisters, sore cuts that are painful and uncomfortable.
It has been found that diets high in lysine is very beneficial to people suffering from viral disease.
