"Yes, herpes simplex."
There are two types of the herpes simplex virus. Type 1 is commonly referred to as a cold sore. This type of herpes is common among the world's population ( 85% of the world's population are infected). I wouldn't say that it's nothing to worry about, but it's more common than the second type of herpes simplex; genital herpes
To learn more about symptoms of Herpes Simplex (type 1 and 2), visit the related link.
Cold sores on your mouth doesn't mean you have the STD herpes. It means you have a less aggressive form Herpes labials, which only affects the mouth region. It is actually a very common virus to most people and annually a symptomatic person will have 2-3 break outs.
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus.
yes. There are numerous herpes virus types and a doctor would need to determine the exact one a person would be infected with.
Yes, its a sign of herpes. Not saying they are herpes but its a sign...
No you don't have to have a cold sore to have herpes; you could be asymptomatic.
Yes, it does mean you have herpes simplex 1 or HSV-1. It shows up when you have a cold because your immune system is compromised.
A cold sore is a herpes infection; it could be caused from several strains of the herpes virus. It does not necessarily mean you have genital herpes.
A cold sore can't lead to herpes simplex two; they are a different virus.
Yes it is
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
herpes ophthalmicus
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.
Cold sores are caused by herpes virus. If you're not sure if what you see is a cold sore, you can see your health care provider to have it cultured.
Cold sores result from infection with the herpes virus.
Cold sores are a herpes virus, and are triggered by excessive sun, caffeine, and hormonal stress on the body. Household products do not generally trigger a Herpes outbreak(cold sore)
It's a type of herpes.
It is essentially a cold sore on the mouth area.
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.
Infection with the herpes virus causes cold sores.