Thermography as a method of measuring viral activity in a herpes labialis infection

Abstract

Disclosed is a non-invasive method of measuring the progress of viral activity in a mammalian herpes labialis episode, the method comprising the step of measuring the temperature of the symptomatic area of the herpes labialis episode during the episode. Also disclosed is a non-invasive method of preventing the clinical effects of a herpes labialis episode, the method comprising the steps of: measuring the temperature of the symptomatic area during the herpes labialis episode; and treating the herpes labialis episode with an effective amount of an antiviral agent sufficient to prevent a herpetic lesion. Further disclosed is a non-invasive method of confirming the efficacy of an antiviral agent in the treatment of a herpes labialis episode, the method comprising the steps of: standardizing a subject having a herpes labialis episode; measuring the temperature of the symptomatic area during the herpes labialis episode; treating the herpes labialis episode with an effective amount of an antiviral agent sufficient to prevent a herpetic lesion; and remeasuring the temperature of the previously symptomatic area of the subject after treatment with the antiviral agent. Still further described is a kit for preventing the progression of a herpes labialis episode to a herpetic lesion, the kit comprising: a thermographic sensing device; and an antiviral medication. The kit comprises a thermographic sensing devise and an antiviral medication.

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