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"Cold sores", also known as "fever blisters", are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Symptoms include, (but not limited to) cheek/gum mucosa inflammation, headache, nausea, dizziness, fever, sore throat, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes). So to sum this all up yes you can get sick from a cold sore.
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What is common about the herpes virus?
It has nothing to do with colds or flu. Herpes are cold sores, chicken pox, Shingles, and genital herpes. They are all spread thru direct contact.
What causes colds flu and AIDS?
Viruses.
Colds flu and salmonella are all infectious diseases colds and flu are viral salmonella is bacterial that can be spread by failure of people to adequately wash their hands Are there other be?
common cold flu salmonella
Are there colds in Finland?
Flu is very common in Finland, especially during the flu seasons.
How was the Black Death tranmitted?
same as flu and colds
What kind of infection cause both colds and the flu?
A cold and the flu are caused by a viral infection.
Why do colds and flu exist?
They exist because particular flu causing germs called bacteria and viruses exist. Colds and flu are extremely common because it is contagious meaning the germs spread easily from contact with the infected person.
Why is it a habit not to go to work or school if you have colds?
man flu
Does Emily osment get colds and the flu?
Yes. Because she's a human.
What is an example of airborne transmission?
TB FLU COLDS MEASLES etc
How are colds and the flu usually passed?
sneeze sneeze and cough cough
Is penicillian effective to treat colds and flue?
No. Penicillin is an antibiotic and does not help fight viral infections like colds or the flu. Tamiflu (an antiviral medication) may be prescribed if the flu is caught early enough.
