Screening for Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Type 1)

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The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually given to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases.

There are no current screening guidelines for cold sores.

References

Kuehl B. Cold sores: how to prevent and treat them. Skin Care Guide website. Available at: http://www.skincareguide.ca/articles/herpes/to%5Fprevent%5Fcold%5Fsores.html. Accessed January 29, 2021.

Oral herpes. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115104/Oral-herpes. Accessed January 29, 2021.

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Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board David L. Horn, MD, FACP
Review Date: 03/2020
Update Date: 01/29/2021

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