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Oral herpes Report

Herpes simplex is a group of acute infections caused by human herpesviruses 1 and 2, characterized by small fluid-filled vesicles on the skin or a mucous membrane with a raised base; it may be a primary infection or recurrent because of reactivation of a latent infection.


What we've learned from patients who report Oral herpes

Symptom severities

Severe
 1
Moderate
 1
None
 2

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Oral herpes

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Oral herpes
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Valtrex 3   Valtrex: 150%
Acyclovir 2   Acyclovir: 100%
Lysine 1   Lysine: 50%
Pure Encapsulation L-Lysine 1   Pure Encapsulation L-Lysine: 50%

Report created on February 11, 2012.