Cold sore exposure

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Cold sore exposure

Asked for Female, 1 Years

Hi doctors I have a 11 month baby i had cold sore poped up from Sunday for the first time in life I never knew what cold sore is but i had hugged and kissed my baby even before i showed to dermatologist since I have cold sore from April 4th and my sore is almost gone i am praying god so that my baby doesn't get affected because of it If at all baby is affected how long it takes for symptoms to show in baby Will it cause death in baby ?

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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu

Pediatrician 9 yrs exp Hyderabad

Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1), and while it is very common, it is natural to worry about how it affects a young child. If a baby is infected with HSV-1, symptoms typically appear 2 to 12 days after exposure. In infants, the primary infection can look different than it does in adults. Keep an eye out for: Gingivostomatitis: This is the most common form in children. It involves swollen, red gums and small blisters/sores inside the mouth and on the lips. Irritability and Fever: The baby may become fussy or refuse to eat or drink because their mouth is sore. Swollen Lymph Nodes: You might feel small lumps under the jaw or in the neck.

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