I can tell by these symptoms that my baby gets herpes
The occurrence of herpes in babies is usually not as clear-cut as in adults. Although children may have the typical herpes blisters in the corners of the mouth and around the mouth, they may also have other symptoms. For example, an inflamed, slightly runny nose or thick, reddened eyes that are more reminiscent of conjunctivitis.
After infection with the herpes virus, blisters form on the lip and often spread to the mouth. Herpes usually causes apthae in the mouth. These are painful inflammations of the mucous membranes in the mouth that are less than one centimeter in size and usually white in color.
They heal after about one to two weeks. If the infection is more severe, the pain caused by the apthae can lead to difficulty swallowing and refusal to feed babies.For pain relief, special ointments for the mouth with the active ingredients lidocaine or polidocanol can be applied to the appropriate area. The symptoms of herpes relapses are often weaker and are usually limited to blisters on the lip, accompanied by redness, itching and burning.
After the encrustation and subsequent healing, no scars remain. These recurrences are summarized under the term lip herpes. Also caused by herpes virus type 1, infections of the eye can occur.
In most cases, the virus material is spread by smear infection. Usually the small herpes blisters appear in the area of the eyelid and often the cornea is also involved. The babies have reddened, watery eyes and can be very sensitive to light.
There is a risk of scarring due to inflammation of the cornea. As the disease progresses, a significant reduction in vision may develop and the child may go blind. Herpes blisters that are located on the buttocks or in the genital area of the baby are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2. In a primary infection, these are usually larger, multiply and are associated with an elevated body temperature. Recurrences, which can occur repeatedly, are usually mild and often not noticeable.
