Herpes labialis



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Herpes labialis or 'cold sore' is caused by Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 which is a double-stranded, enveloped, DNA virus. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is symptomatic. Topical acyclovir may be helpful in recurrent cases.

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