What are the signs and symptoms of oral herpes simplex virus infections?
Signs and symptoms of oral HSV infections may depend on your present health condition. They usually develop suddenly and heal without treatment in about 10 days. Signs and symptoms may include any of the following: • Blisters or painful small, round, shallow ulcers on any part of the mouth. This includes the gums, tongue, hard or soft palate (roof of the mouth), or floor of the mouth. It may also affect the lip or area near the mouth, such as the skin of the nose. Sores usually are filled with a yellow-white fluid and may break easily. Sores may join together to form larger open sores. • Burning, tingling, itching, or pain at the affected area before sores form. • Fever, chills, headache, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. • Getting tired and irritated easily and more than normal. • Loss of appetite or not wanting to eat or drink. • Red, swollen, bleeding gums, or sore throat. How are oral herpes simplex virus infections diagnosed? Your caregiver may check your health history, inclu
Signs and symptoms of oral HSV infections may depend on your present health condition. They usually develop suddenly and heal without treatment in about 10 days. Signs and symptoms may include any of the following: • Blisters or painful small, round, shallow ulcers on any part of the mouth. This includes the gums, tongue, hard or soft palate (roof of the mouth), or floor of the mouth. It may also affect the lip or area near the mouth, such as the skin of the nose. Sores usually are filled with a yellow-white fluid and may break easily. Sores may join together to form larger open sores. • Burning, tingling, itching, or pain at the affected area before sores form. • Fever, chills, headache, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. • Getting tired and irritated easily and more than normal. • Loss of appetite or not wanting to eat or drink. • Red, swollen, bleeding gums, or sore throat.
