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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Herpes simplex virus infection OR herpetic gingivostomatitis OR Herpes labialis
  1. ... mouth, or gums due to the herpes simplex virus. It causes small, painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. Oral herpes is also called herpes labialis.
  2. ... face, also known as orofacial herpes simplex, herpes labialis, cold sores, or fever blisters, is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Infections with HSV are very contagious and ...
  3. Cold Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cold sores are caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. Type 1 usually causes oral herpes, or cold sores. ...
  4. Herpes Simplex: Overview (American Academy of Dermatology)  
    Herpes Simplex/Start Here ... Herpes Simplex ... Learn general information about herpes simplex. ... American Academy of Dermatology