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Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores.
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Can you spread oral herpes if you don't have a cold sore?
Unfortunately, even if there are no visible sores there is still a small chance that you can get herpes. The odds are low but you should get checked out.
Can you get lickd out with a cold sore?
If someone performing oral sex on you has a cold sore, you could get cold sores on your genitals. Another name for that condition is genital herpes.
Which bacteria is in cold sores?
There isn't any bacteria in cold sore, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.
Can a cold sore be prevented?
The only way to prevent oral herpes is to avoid contact with infected persons.
Can cold sore related to chicken fox?
NO cold sores are not related to chicken pox, they are slightly different types of herpes. Cold sores are caused by the oral herpes virus, chicken pox are caused by herpes zooster.
Why do people who dont have herpes get cold sores?
A person has to be infected with the herpes virus (type 1) to get a cold sore.
Can you get a bump on your lip if you kiss someone?
Yes, it is a virus called oral herpes which manifests itself as a cold sore, or "bump".
What is the common name for cold sores?
Other names for a cold sore are fever blister, oral herpes, labial herpes, herpes labialis, and herpes febrilis.
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"
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 form of herpes?
Yes it is
Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
