English for PTA: Oral Herpes – Tingling, Burning Blisters

Oral herpes is an infection caused mainly by the herpes simplex virus type 1, abbreviated HSV-1. The infection can result in painful sores on lips, gums, tongue and the roof of the mouth or the insides of the cheeks; sometimes also on the face and neck. Although herpes labialis can be very troublesome, it is not normally dangerous for healthy people.

von Jane Funke, Hannelore Gießen
30.05.2011