Unfortunately, the herpes virus infected 90% of all inhabitants of the planet. Infection occurs in infancy, contact or by airborne droplets. By 6 years, about 80% of children already infected with herpes.
Herpes often associated with rashes on the skin around the lips. In fact the infection involves several diseases
and in young children occurs much heavier.
The main causes: decreased immunity; improper diet; nervousness, stress; lack of vitamins; hypothermia; various injuries; frequent incidence of influenza, SARS.
types of herpes
Doctors distinguish more than 200 species of herpes. 6 are considered active.
- When the virus of the 1st and 2nd type bubbles appear on the skin. Infection occurs through the mouth when the baby crawls into it with unwashed hands. Virus type 3 - chickenpox. Infected children at an older age can develop shingles.
- Virus type 4 (EBV) is the cause of infectious mononucleosis. For 13 years they are infected 50% of children. Asymptomatic.
- Virus type 5 is called cytomegalovirus. Proceeds without consequences. Herpes type 6 (psevdokrasnuha) diagnosed with the appearance of exanthema. The first 3 types can cause stomatitis, meningitis, encephalitis.
How to recognize herpes
On the lips, around the eyes or mouth appear red itchy rash that turns into a colorless liquid with bubbles. Gradually, the liquid darkens festers, the pain increases, worsening sleep, appetite, baby naughty. At the last stage of the bubbles burst. At this point, the child becomes very contagious: the liquid contains the maximum concentration of the virus. Sami rashes dry up, turning into a crust. Sores disappear, leaving no trace.
herpes complications
Not so dangerous virus itself, how many complications that it can cause. If infection with herpes has occurred, any medicines not completely get rid of it. And if a child is sick several times a year, take preventive measures under the strict supervision of a pediatrician. Usually, the doctor prescribes antiseptics, immunomodulators, sometimes - drugs acyclovir.
How to treat herpes: tips for moms
Covered with pus bubbles mucosa responds to food pain? Feed your baby warm liquid gruel, curds, yoghurt.
- Process rashes pine oil or 10% propolis tincture, chamomile and then cream.
- Grease itchy red sores toothpaste. It has disinfecting and drying effect.
- When external eruptions frequently lubricate the bubbles with a special cream against herpes and lips baby - antiviral lipstick from the drugstore.
- Let the kid mango treat blisters its juice: it has antiviral agent mangiferin.
- Herpes is afraid of lysine products: cheese, yogurt, milk, apricots and apples.
- Poite baby chamomile tea.
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