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There is no permanent cure for this infection. However, it can be treated with antiviral medications that will help reduce the severity and the frequency of the symptoms.

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To further help preventing the spread, an individual with HSV-1 should abstain from any type of oral contact with someone else.

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HSV-1 can be spread when no symptoms are even felt or noticed by an individual. However, if someone is having active symptoms, they should avoid sharing objects that have share contact with saliva.

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Anyone of any age is at risk and can contract HSV-1 and experience the symptoms it brings. Infants and young children  have an increased risk in being exposed.

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Individuals who are under lots of stress and have an illness are also at increased risk. This leads to a weakened immune system, causing that individual to be more susceptible to the virus.

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It is common for blisters or ulcers to appear after the initial infection. 

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HSV-1 may be contracted from oral to skin surfaces

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HSV-1 is mainly acquired through oral contact. It many be transmitted through contact within the sores, surfaces of the mouth, and saliva.

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If you are infected with HSV-1, you may experience itching, tingling, and burning around your mouth.

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Sym​​ptoms of HSV-1 can include o​​pen sores or ​​painful blisters that are located in or around the mouth. "Cold sores" are usually a common name for the sores located on the lips.

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It is very important that a person infected with this virus practice good hygiene everyday. Frequent washing of hands will help prevent the spread of HSV-1 to other people and in other places on their body.

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Some people tend to be asymptomatic and not even aware that they even have contracted the virus.