My coresident in my residency always said, “Herpes gets the last laugh.” As dental professionals, we see herpes in our patients all the time, whether it’s on their lips or inside their mouth.
As a virus, herpes tends to hide itself in places where it’s very difficult to treat. But you can take steps to make sure that the outbreak is from limited to none.
Join us in Medical History Mysteries as we take a closer look at this incredibly painful condition.
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