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Yes.I have asked 2 doctors about this. The virus that causes cold sores around the mouth is herpes simplex 1. They are easy enough to spread, and I have found no distinction between simplex 1 and 2 (ect.) other than the site.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, you can catch herpes on this way. Depend on how long this object stay in contact with the air. The virus of the herpes can stay alive in objects for a long time.
Yes, you can still touch people.
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∙ 12y agoNothing like that, it is a sexually transmitted disease.
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∙ 11y agoCold sores can become infected.
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Can cold sores turn into impetago?
Cold sores can be secondarily infected with bacteria, resulting in impetigo.
Aluminium cans give you cold sores?
Aluminium cans can give you cold sores only if you immediately drink from an infected persons can.
What are the demographics for cold sores?
Oral herpes is very common. More than 60% of Americans have had a cold sore, and almost 25% of those infected experience recurrent outbreaks.Most of these persons became infected before age 10. Anyone can become infected by herpes virus.
How common are colds?
Cold sores are common; 80% of us are infected with the virus.
How is a cold sore caught?
Cold sores are caught by coming into direct or indirect contact with an infected persons cold sore.
Can you pass cold sores when you just have a cut on your lip?
Cold sores are spread by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, at the location where the virus is active, during a time when they are shedding virus. A cut on your lip is not enough to spread cold sores.
Can you get cold sores by having a low immune system?
If you are infected with the herpes virus, then yes you can.
Can you get cold sores from a girl who has one by cunnilinigus?
Cold sores are spread by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, at the location where the virus is active, during a time when they are shedding virus. If a girl has a cold sore, and you kiss her genital area (where no sore is) but not her mouth (where the sore is), you are not likely to get infected.
Are cold sores transferable if you dont have a cold sore at the time?
They can be transferable you don't have a cold sore at the time (most of us are infected with the virus).
How do you prevent from getting cold sores?
It is difficult to prevent cold sores; if you are infected, lower the stress on your body, such as not getting a cold or the flu, not getting enough sleep, or staying in the sun for long periods of time without applying sunblock.
What happens if you become infected by the bubonic plague?
You will get black sores and they will pop and you would eventually die.
Why do colds happen?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. With 80% of us infected, it is common to pass the virus.
