Cold+Sores-Fever+Blisters

= **Cold Sores / Fever Blisters ** =

**WHAT ARE THEY?**
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 * groups of small blisters on the lip, nose, in and around the mouth that turn into sores
 * often red, swollen, and sore.
 * they may break open and secrete a clear fluid.
 * they scab over in a few days and heal within two weeks.
 * usually spread when a person comes into contact with infected

**SYMPTOMS**

 * pain around infected area, fever, vomiting, nausea, and sore throat
 * small children sometimes drool before they appear.

**TREATMENT**

 * usually start to heal within a few days.
 * skin creams, ointments, and pills - may only heal them quicker by one or two days

**PREVENTION**

 * avoid contact with infected body fluids.
 * avoid sharing eating utensils, drinking cups, or other items that a person with a cold sore may have used.