Beware if your child has a blister around the lips. This could be a symptom of infection with herpes simplex virus type 1. wound blisters that is not dangerous it can be a hazard if the virus in the blister was plagued other parts of the body, such as a serious eye infection.
There are two types of herpes simplex virus, and both can cause vesicular lesions on the face and genital area. Herpes simplex virus type 1 is more commonly known as the virus that causes blisters around the mouth or face. While herpes simplex type 2 often cause blisters on the genitals.
Injuries to the child's face as a result of the herpes simplex virus can be infected by other children who had been infected first. This transmission can occur if they share toys, eating utensils, or cups with another infected child. In fact, this virus can also be transmitted from the saliva of infected adults when kissing the child. Those infected, unfortunately not necessarily have the blister that is invisible to the eye. Meanwhile, genital herpes simplex virus can be transmitted from mother to baby during birth.
While in infants aged less than three months, the herpes virus can spread to the brain and other body parts, causing serious health problems.
Symptoms of primary infection (the first attack) herpes virus in children usually occur in children under the age of five years. In addition to the blister around the mouth, other symptoms that may be seen when the child was first infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 is a swelling of the lymph nodes, inflammation of the gums, high fever, sore throat, toddler drooling more than usual, dehydration nausea and headache.
But unfortunately, the symptoms generally subside after 1-2 weeks can be very light so it is difficult to realize by parents. While in most of the other children, this virus can remain in the body and does not cause disease. Diseases could then reappear when triggered by certain conditions, such as fever or stress.
Herpes Virus handle up to Beres
If handled properly, the herpes virus can actually blow over. Here is a guide to caring for children infected with the herpes virus.
Remind her not to touch the wound.
In order for children to avoid the herpes virus, it is better to do not let just anyone kissing babies, especially newborns. At home and at school, avoid sharing eating utensils and drinking, such as cups and spoons, with other children, and teach him to wash hands regularly. The important thing, if your child is experiencing a herpes virus, it is advisable to let it rest at home until fully recovered while avoiding contagion to other children at school.
Injuries to the child's face as a result of the herpes simplex virus can be infected by other children who had been infected first. This transmission can occur if they share toys, eating utensils, or cups with another infected child. In fact, this virus can also be transmitted from the saliva of infected adults when kissing the child. Those infected, unfortunately not necessarily have the blister that is invisible to the eye. Meanwhile, genital herpes simplex virus can be transmitted from mother to baby during birth.
While in infants aged less than three months, the herpes virus can spread to the brain and other body parts, causing serious health problems.
Symptoms of primary infection (the first attack) herpes virus in children usually occur in children under the age of five years. In addition to the blister around the mouth, other symptoms that may be seen when the child was first infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 is a swelling of the lymph nodes, inflammation of the gums, high fever, sore throat, toddler drooling more than usual, dehydration nausea and headache.
But unfortunately, the symptoms generally subside after 1-2 weeks can be very light so it is difficult to realize by parents. While in most of the other children, this virus can remain in the body and does not cause disease. Diseases could then reappear when triggered by certain conditions, such as fever or stress.
Herpes Virus handle up to Beres
If handled properly, the herpes virus can actually blow over. Here is a guide to caring for children infected with the herpes virus.
- Little Immediately consult a doctor, especially if he had been impaired immune system before infection.
- If a child feels sick, give a mild pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen (if the little one over the age of 6 months). Do not give aspirin to children aged less than 16 years because it can cause Reye's syndrome can be life-threatening.
- To relieve swollen and red on the wound, you can put ice wrapped in a towel or small towel soaked the affected area.
- Avoid giving foods that are salty and sour, like tomatoes that can cause injury more painful.
- Consumption of soft foods and cold.
- Pain relief cream can be applied with due regard to user guides, especially if the little one aged less than 12 months. Better if all the drugs prescribed by doctors.
- Give him more consumption of fluids to prevent dehydration.
- Take him gargle with mouthwash if toothbrushing is painful due to inflammation of the gums
Remind her not to touch the wound.
In order for children to avoid the herpes virus, it is better to do not let just anyone kissing babies, especially newborns. At home and at school, avoid sharing eating utensils and drinking, such as cups and spoons, with other children, and teach him to wash hands regularly. The important thing, if your child is experiencing a herpes virus, it is advisable to let it rest at home until fully recovered while avoiding contagion to other children at school.
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