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In [[medicine]], '''Herpes labialis''' is [[herpes simplex]], caused by [[Human herpesvirus 1|type 1 virus]], primarily spread by oral secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of [[fever]]. It may also develop in the absence of fever or prior illness. It commonly involves the facial region, especially the lips and the nares.<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref>
In [[medicine]], '''Herpes labialis''' is a [[herpes simplex]] infection, caused by [[Human herpesvirus 1|type 1 virus]], primarily spread by oral secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of [[fever]]. It may also develop in the absence of fever or prior illness. It commonly involves the facial region, especially the lips and the nares.<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref>


{{Image|Herpes labialis - opryszczka wargowa.jpg|left|350px| Cold sores are most commonly caused by [[Human herpesvirus 1]] and are ubiquitous in distribution in human populations. Here, the vesicles have crusted over and begun to heal.}}
{{Image|Herpes labialis - opryszczka wargowa.jpg|left|350px| Cold sores are most commonly caused by [[Human herpesvirus 1]] and are ubiquitous in distribution in human populations. Here, the vesicles have crusted over and begun to heal.}}

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In medicine, Herpes labialis is a herpes simplex infection, caused by type 1 virus, primarily spread by oral secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of fever. It may also develop in the absence of fever or prior illness. It commonly involves the facial region, especially the lips and the nares.[1]

Cold sores are most commonly caused by Human herpesvirus 1 and are ubiquitous in distribution in human populations. Here, the vesicles have crusted over and begun to heal.

Treatment

A systematic review of treatment options is available.[2]

References