A 4 year old boy has 10 sores on his lips and cheeks with fever for the past 5 days. I am sending the blood report. Please check and give advice? Medicines from the local doctor have not helped in curing the condition.

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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6+ Yrs

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Likely viral stomatitis or herpetic infection. Needs evaluation if sores persist or child is unable to eat or drink. Maintain hydration.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a Herpes Simplex Virus 1+2 IgM Ab Serum Test

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Answered 29/08/2025

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