Oral Herpes is cause by herpes simplex virus. Is an infection of the lips, mouth or gums. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). You will be able to detect this small, painful blisters also known as cold sores or fever blisters. Other name for oral herpes is herpes labialis. The earlier you detect yourself, the faster you will be able to get rid of it. Herpes Blood test is called Herpes lgM test, it can give you results as early as a week of exposure. It’s a blood test and results are fast.
Most people don’t know they are infected with herpes virus. Because after the first infection, the virus goes dormant meaning it goes to sleep mode. Sometimes, it wakes up (reactivates itself), then you’ll notice your lips blisters. These cold sores comes and goes and the only way to stop it is to know your herpes status and get medication from your doctor.
Herpes virus type 2 (HSV-2) most often causes genital herpes. However, sometimes HSV-2 is spread to the mouth during oral sex, causing oral herpes.
Herpes viruses spread easily. You can catch this virus if you:
- Have close personal contact with someone who is infected
- Touch something that is infected with the herpes virus, such as infected razors, towels, dishes, and other shared items
Parents may spread the virus to their children during regular daily activities.
Symptoms
Some people get mouth ulcers when they first come into contact with HSV-1 virus. Others have no symptoms. Most of the time, symptoms usually occur in children between 1 and 5 years old.
Symptoms may be mild or severe. They often appear within 1 to 3 weeks after you come into contact with the virus. They may last up to 3 weeks.
Warning symptoms include:
- Itching of the lips or skin around the mouth
- Burning near the lips or mouth area
- Tingling near the lips or mouth area
Before blisters appear, you may have:
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Swollen glands
- Painful swallowing
Blisters or a rash may form on your:
- Gums
- Lips
- Mouth
- Throat
Many blisters are called an “outbreak.” You may have:
- Red blisters that break open and leak
- Small blisters filled with clear yellowish fluid
- Several smaller blisters that grow together into a large blister
- A blister that gets yellow and crusty as it heals, eventually turning into pink skin
Symptoms may be triggered by:
- Menstruation or hormone changes
- Being out in the sun
- Fever
- Stress
- Low immune
If the symptoms return later, they are often less severe.
DRUGS FOR HERPES LABIALIS (ORAL HERPES)
Top companies drug manufacturer for Herpes are:
GSK
Novartis
Teva
Mylan
Cadila
Apotex
Daewoong Pharmaceutical
Livzon
Luoxin
Med shine
Bayer (Campho Phenique)
Blistex
Kelun Group
Hikma
Haiwang
Carmex
Cipher
Types of Drugs Name for Oral Herpes include:
Valacyclovir
Aciclovir
Famciclovir
Docosanol
Other
Methods of Application of Herpes Drugs include:
External Use
Oral
Injection
Details of Herpes Drugs types:
Daily oral acyclovir or valacyclovir may help prevent herpes simplex labialis
Valacyclovir reduces both healing time and duration of pain,
Famciclovir reduces both in one dosage form but not another, and
Acyclovir reduces only pain duration
Several topical medications (acyclovir,penciclovir, docosanol) modestly decrease healing time and pain duration—typically by less than a day—and require multiple doses per day.