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  1. Cold sores

    Cold sores are blisters around the mouth and nose, caused by the herpes simplex virus.

  2. Viral encephalitis

    Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage.

  3. Oral conditions - young children

    Oral conditions such as mouth ulcers and oral thrush can happen to young babies and infants.

  4. Genital herpes

    Genital herpes is common and may not cause symptoms. More on causes, transmission, symptoms, reinfections, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, pregnancy and where to get support.

  5. Kissing and your health

    While disease-causing bugs can be transferred during a kiss, most won?t cause disease and the risk of serious disease is very small.

  6. Mouth ulcers

    In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few days.

  7. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

    If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.

  8. Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

    Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day.

  9. Babies and safety

    Most injuries to babies do not occur by chance - many are predictable and largely preventable.

  10. Piercings

    If you want to have your body pierced, choose an experienced, registered practitioner to reduce the risks of infection and scarring.

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