Cold Sores (Herpes simplex infection in child)

                                   Photo: cold sores in lip, gingiva swelling also noted.
                                     Photo: Cold Sores in Child 

Etiology:        Herpes simplex virus type 1 

Symptoms:     Blisters like sore appear in lips.

                       often with High fever in infant and toddlers.

Age:               infant and child

Treatment:     anti-virus drug such as Acyclovir is effective.

Any questions:  write to  Keiji Hagiwara MD

                           Kami-Ube Pediatric Clinic

                           E-mail: keijihagiwara@gmail.com