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Herpes simplex, primary
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Herpes simplex, primary
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Viral infection causing painful, red blisters on the skin, most often occurring on the lips or mouth
Virus is transmitted through contact with the skin of an infected person
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age but most common in children
May be mild to severe
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Mild cases are self-limiting and do not require specific therapy
Infection is transmitted by direct contact/droplet
Avoid contact with others until lesions get crusted
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