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Suggest Treatment For Fever Blisters On The Upper Lip

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Posted on Sat, 17 Sep 2016
Question: my girlfriend has a fever blister over her upper lip...we have been having unprotected sex should I be concerned? she got sick a couple weeks ago and it showed up, then it went away, now its back again.
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Could be Herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Fever with blister indicate that it could be herpes in initial stages. Herpes in initial stages is more infective. Yes, if you had unprotected sex, there are chances you contracting the infection.

You can start by getting herpes antibody test done. Also, abstain from sex till the lesions are all gone.

Starting Antivirals like Acyclovir sooner, can prevent infection from worsening if you have already go it. If still not acquired, then acyclovir can be prophylactic.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.


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Suggest Treatment For Fever Blisters On The Upper Lip

Brief Answer: Could be Herpes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Fever with blister indicate that it could be herpes in initial stages. Herpes in initial stages is more infective. Yes, if you had unprotected sex, there are chances you contracting the infection. You can start by getting herpes antibody test done. Also, abstain from sex till the lesions are all gone. Starting Antivirals like Acyclovir sooner, can prevent infection from worsening if you have already go it. If still not acquired, then acyclovir can be prophylactic. Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health. Please do ask if any doubts. If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close. If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137