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- Cold sores
Cold sores are blisters around the mouth and nose, caused by the herpes simplex virus.
- Viral encephalitis
Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage.
- Oral conditions - young children
Oral conditions such as mouth ulcers and oral thrush can happen to young babies and infants.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mouth ulcers
In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few days.
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day.
- Babies and safety
Most injuries to babies do not occur by chance - many are predictable and largely preventable.
- Piercings
If you want to have your body pierced, choose an experienced, registered practitioner to reduce the risks of infection and scarring.