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TID-BITS ABOUT HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE 1
How common is it? By the age of 15 around 25% of the UK population has it, by the age of 30 around 50%. These rates are
even higher in the U.S.
How is it caught? By direct skin contact with the virus infected area of skin when it is acted.
How long before it appears (incubation period)? 4-5 days is the norm.
What are the signs? Most often, there aren't any signs, however, some to experience a flu-like illnes followed by the
blisters.
What is having a cold sore like? First, a small red patch appears, a blister develops, or you may just get a shallow ulver
inside your mouth, the blister burts, it then bigins to heal causing a scab. picking the scab will delay the healing.
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By: Anastasia Guerrero and Samantha Bacon.
Period: 8
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