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Sore mouth infection natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The sore may be painful and can last for 2 months. People do not infect other people. Sores usually heal without scarring.
Animals may become infected more than once in their lifetime but repeat infections usually occur after a year’s time and are usually less severe.
References
References
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