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Is a cold sore a bacterial or viral?
Cold sores are a viral illness. They are caused by herpes simplex virus.
Why don't polymyxin work on cold sores?
Although there is no medication to remove the cold sore, the polymyxin is an antibiotic which will not work on a viral infection. To help the cold sore, an anti viral medication is needed.
What is viral syndrome?
It is an infectious disease caused by a virus, such as measles, mumps, influenza, shingles, the common cold and so on.
What causes Burning itchy lips?
You may be starting to get a "cold sore" these are caused by a viral infection.
Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
Why antibiotics wont help a viral sore throat or a common cold?
Antibiotics kill bacteria. They do not kill viruses.
Can you get a cold or sore throat from someone else?
Sure. Many people can be carriers of disease but not actually having symptoms themselves.
What disease does the common cold cause?
The common cold. Because the cold is the disease and the causes are viruses, not the other way around. Colds are caused by viruses, like the rhinovirus. These viruses are the cause of the disease called the common cold in lay terms. This infectious disease is known by different names in medical terminology. One of the most often used alternate names for the common cold is acute viral nasopharyngitis. Other medical names of the common cold are rhinopharygitis and acute coryza. These are the different names of the disease (common cold) that is caused by the sub-microscopic pathogens known as viruses.Colds are usually caused by the rhinovirus (up to 40% of colds), or Coronaviruses (about 20%), but there are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold.
Is a viral disease?
Any disease caused by viral infection.
Can deodarant heal a cold sore?
Cold sores are caused by the "Herpes" Virus. I have never heard of deodorant having any anti-viral properties, unless it was well below room temperature or had some sort of a cold effect, in which case it could reduce the tingle of a cold sore.
Is the common cold an active or inactive virus?
Cold sores are caused by a virus HSV-type 1.Yes oral herpes is a viral infection.
Is saliva te only way to transfer a cold sore?
The only way that I know of to transfer a cold sore is, saliva or actual viral fluid from a blister! Kissing or oral sex are two ways that cold sores are transfer. Once a person has this virus is can not be eradicated.
