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Cold sores or fever blisters are normally caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus often takes place around the lips and mouth area. They appear to be red blisters which are often painful and annoying.
It's pretty much kinda like herpes. You can get it from someone who has it. Both herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) cause herpes complex.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoCold Sores are normally caused by the Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) through close contact with someone who has a cold sore. Sometimes cold sores are caused by herpes virus type 2 (HSV-2) as a result of having oral sex with someone who has genital herpes.
You can't catch cold sores from cups, flannels or towels.
Common triggers include:
- Illnesses, such as colds and flu
- Menstrual periods
- Emotional upset
- Fatigue
- Bright sunlight
- Cold winds
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∙ 15y agoHerpes simplex 1 is the cause of coldsores
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∙ 13y agoThe herpes virus causes fever blisters and cold sores.
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∙ 11y agoCold Sores are usually caused by Herpes Simplex 1 virus, but they can be caused by other things such as food or the sun.
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∙ 10y agoCold sores are caused by the cold sore virus which is also known as Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and Herpes Labialis. Cold sores appear small, fluid filled blisters in red.
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∙ 13y agoThe herpes virus causes cold sores on the lips.
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∙ 13y agoCold sores are caused by the herpes virus (HSV-Type 1).
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Are cold sores caused by a fungus?
Cold sores aren't caused by a fungus, but by a virus.
What is the pathogen of cold sores?
Cold sores are not caused by organisms, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.
What are cold sores caused?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus (HSV-Type 1).
What causes cold sores and warts?
Both cold sores and warts are caused by viruses. Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus. Warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus).
Will smallpox vaccine help with cold sores?
No. You can still get cold sores if you have had the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox and cold sores are caused by slightly different types of viruses in the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, and cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus.
Are cold sores a sign of AIDS?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus, not by the HIV virus.
What kind of hepes virus is cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1.
Could you get cold sores by sucking your thumb?
Could trigger a break out if you suck your thumb rather vigorously, but that isn't what causes cold sores. Cold sores are caused by a virus.
Is amoxicillin good for cold?
Amoxicilllin is useless against cold sores. Amozycillin helps to kill infectious bacteria, but cold sores are caused by a different 'germ': a virus.No, it does not help cold sores.
Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
What kills chickenpox and cold sores once they break open?
Chicken pox an cold sores are slightly different. Cold sores are caused by oral herpes, chicken pox are caused by herpes zooster. Antiviral medication will treat both conditions.
Can you use cephalexin for cold sores?
This is an antibiotic taken orally for ear infections, bone and skin infections. Cold sores are caused by a virus this medication may not do any thing for cold sores. The best medicine for cold sores is antiviral medication or Lysine.
