Description
With a few exceptions, cold sores have an undramatic course, but it is not a trivial infection. The ugly lesions are painful, distressing and, last but not least, contagious. Modern therapies offer some relief, and those who know how to protect themselves can prevent many a viral comeback.
This training is intended to refresh basic knowledge about the disease "cold sores" and to show various treatment options. It also aims to provide practical tips for dealing with cold sores in order to provide competent advice to patients in the pharmacy.
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Learning objectives
After you have completed this topic...
- know the most important facts about cold sores: cause, primary infection, course of a recurrence
- you can evaluate the various therapy options
- know what role the galenics play in different acyclovir preparations
- know the most important tips, the limits of self-medication and a structured approach to advice on cold sores
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Course Includes
- 3 Lessons
- 7 Themen
- 2 Quizzes
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