One of the complications that can be caused by a “cold sore” disease – according to doctors – is the transmission of the infection to some other parts of the body as a result of touching the place affected by these ulcers, then touching other places such as the mucous membranes, or in the case of rubbing the eye with the hand after touching the place affected by blisters. It is often spontaneous and unintentionally.
In this way, the disease can reach the genitals, and thus cause skin herpes.
In the event that the eye is infected with this virus, it is called optic herpes and causes eye infections. It also infects the cornea of the eye with severe damage, and is one of the most common causes of blindness in some cases. Therefore, specialists advise in the event of eye herpes to go to the doctor immediately or to the specialized medical center, in order to take measures. It is necessary to understand the progression of the condition, and to take appropriate medications and treatment to stop any kind of damage inside the eye.
Oral herpes can affect the fingers and become painful toe herpes, often affecting young children as a result of the habit of sucking fingers.
Doctors advise washing hands well and not touching these sores.[14]
Another complication of this disease is the occurrence of cases of dehydration with a feeling of acute pain, and in some cases it may reach the occurrence of acute infections in the skin, especially for those who suffer from skin diseases such as underlying eczema.
In children and people with weak immunity, this disease may cause infection in vital body systems such as the brain and liver, which may lead to serious conditions and severe disease that may lead to death in some cases.
