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A cold sore is caused by the herpes virus.
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Can a Cold sore leading to herpes simplex two?
A cold sore can't lead to herpes simplex two; they are a different virus.
Is a cold sore a bacterial or viral?
Cold sores are a viral illness. They are caused by herpes simplex virus.
What is the cold sore vaccine?
At the end of 2013, there is no commercially available vaccine for herpes simplex, the virus that causes cold sores.
How can you distinguish a cold sore from oral herpes?
Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores.
How do you know if someone has herpes type 1 or just a sore?
A cold sore is a herpes infection of the lip. Herpes simplex type I usually causes cold sores while type II usually causes genital herpes. Occasionally it can be the other way around.
Why are there no scars left after a cold sore?
A cold sore is caused by the herpes simplex virus and will generally clear up in time. I did have one student in my classroom who kept picking at a cold sore and now has a scar in that area.
What causes a canker sore?
An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes
What is herpes labialis?
it isan infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin.it is also known as cold sore.
Can you get a cold sore on your lip from when you touched an open boil?
No. Boils are caused by puss forming bacteria. Cols sores are recurrent outbreaks of a herpes virus (usually herpes simplex I).
What are cold sores caused by?
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.
Which condition is characterized by blister-like sores on the lip and adjacent tissues?
herpes labialischeilosisHerpes Labialisfacial herpes, which Is highly contagious, if the blisters are draining or popped, you can pass the virus trip another person by using the same utensils,kiss and you can even pass the virus from oral satisfaction causing"genital herpes"
You went down on a girl and you have a cold sore but it hasn't broke and it is not like other cold sores which just come up split scab then disappear this is just been a little lump. did i give her?
First off, most cold sores are caused by a Herpes Simplex virus, this is not the same as the virus that causes genital herpes. So, no, you may have given her the Herpes simplex, but it is not the same as what you are worried about. In fact, most of the population is now born with a herpes simplex, it is basically unavoidable.
