Oral Herpes, Within a Dentist's scope?
Had an Rx for acyclovir for herpes (cold sores) from a dentist tonight. Do you think this is within his scope? Personally, I think it's boarderline (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 27, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: npage148 Source Type: forums
Embarrassing question
I'm a pre-pharmacy student and I get cold sores 1-2 a year. Are there any health policies that would restrict where I work in the future? Also, if I were working in retail, would I be allowed to work if I had a blister? It's very embarrassing to even ask this question, but it would be worse if I waited until after school to find out. I do manage it with valacyclovir and Abreva, but sometimes there is no warning until the blister appears. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 21, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TooNew Source Type: forums
Herpes or cold sores patients
Good morning fellow dental students, Im having serious questions about herpes labialis I hope you guys can enlighten me, sorry for the mistakes too much drinking
Ive been really scared to catch herpes labialis lately, I tend to turn my face when patients or people I dont know talk to me because Im afraid they spit while talking
My twin contracted it from drinking from someone elses drink (he remembered later that the person had episodes in the past)
So I know there is CLEARLY a chance to contract herpes from someone who doesnt have active cold sores
I would like to know more infos about the matter, what are the odds of ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - August 14, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FlyingSky Tags: Dental Source Type: forums
