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… Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is an illness that causes sores or blisters in or on the mouth and on the hands, feet, … or by touching an object that a child with blisters or sores touched. Often the disease breaks out within a … get a sore throat, or have a fever. Then in a day or two, sores or blisters may appear in or on the mouth and on the …
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… activity, including oral sex), even without visible herpes sores. It also is possible to pass herpes if one person … to another area of that person’s own body, by touching the sores and then touching another part of their body (e.g., … herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or warning symptoms are present). …
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… when fluid is collected from an open sore. But syphilis sores usually aren't very painful. Spinal fluid sample You … when fluid is collected from an open sore. But syphilis sores usually aren't very painful. Spinal fluid sample You …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, … 5 times a day (every 3 to 4 hours) for 4 days for cold sores, or as directed by your doctor. Apply enough cream to …
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… have one or more blood tests, especially if you don't have sores. If you do have sores, your doctor may take a sample of fluid from a sore … to Call a Doctor Call to make an appointment if you: Have sores, bumps, rashes, blisters, or warts on or around the …
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… herpes infections of the skin and around the mouth (cold sores) in people with a weakened immune system. This … may decrease the length of time you have pain and help the sores heal faster. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops … and to other people. Apply enough ointment to cover all sores, usually every 3 hours, 6 times a day, or as directed …
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… acyclovir and hydrocortisone. It is used to treat cold sores/fever blisters caused by a virus (herpes simplex). … symptoms. This medication can speed up healing of cold sores, but it does not cure herpes or prevent passing the … infection to someone else. It also does not prevent cold sores from returning. How To Use Read the Patient …
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