What Is a Fever Blister?
7. Who’s At Risk?
Nobody is completely safe from fever blisters. Indeed, the majority of adults already carry the virus, but most of them will never develop symptoms. Some people are more likely to show symptoms of the condition and experience complications than others are. People more likely to suffer from complications from fever blisters include those who also have eczema.
People who have a weakened immune system are also at a greater risk, including people who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Patients who have recently undergone an organ transplant are also at higher risk if they have been given medication to surpass their immune system. Those with HIV/AIDS are also at a higher risk of complications.
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