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Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus, not by the HIV virus.
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Does a fever blister mean you have HIV or AIDS?
Fever blisters, also known as cold sores or oral herpes, are an extremely common problem affecting the majority of adults. They are not a sign of HIV or AIDS.
Can you get aids form kissing someone with a cold sore?
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, isn't spread by kissing. Cold sores are caused by herpes virus, not HIV.
Which illnesses are caused by a virus?
AIDS, the common cold, chickenpox, cold sores, ebola, smallpox, Spanish flu, cancer, you name it
Can acid reflux cause tenderness burning sensation and sore lips without any sign of cold sores or canker sores?
No
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Do you get cold sores from the wind?
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
Are cold sores contagoues?
Cold sores are very contagious.
Are cold sores airborne?
Cold sores aren't airborne.
Do cold sores start with black rash?
it is usually the first sign of herpiesII as of now it would be herpiesI
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.
Do they have cold sores in South America?
They do have cold sores in South America.
Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?
You can get cold sores from hsv-2.
