Oral Herpes (cont.)

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Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD

Dr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications.

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William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Overview
Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Causes
Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Symptoms and Signs
When to Seek Medical Care
Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Diagnosis
Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Medical Treatment
Follow-up
Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Prevention
Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Risk Factors
Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Prognosis
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Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Treatment

Self-Care at Home

Use acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol) or ibuprofen (Excedrin, Advil, Motrin) for fever and muscle aches. There is data suggesting acetaminophen may be triggering asthma development in some children so parents should check with their child's pediatric doctor before using over-the-counter drugs containing acetaminophen.
Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Avoid physical contact with the lesions and any lesion secretions.

For mild infections, self-care may be adequate for treatment. Other treatments termed "home remedies" are not considered cures but can ease or hasten recovery. These remedies include aloe vera gel, cornstarch paste, and tea or mint leaves.

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