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No its scab formed as a result of dead tisue at the site of the infection.
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∙ 13y agoYes; a cold sore is herpes.
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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 form of herpes?
Yes it is
Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
Do you have herpes if your cold sore wasn't caused by herpes?
The question you ask is more complicated than you might guess, because there is missing information. Here are some facts that may be helpful.A cold sore, by definition, is caused by herpes. You can't have a cold sore that's not caused by herpes."Cold sore" is the common term for a blister or ulcer on the face caused by herpes simplex virus (either type 1 or type 2). There are other causes of facial blisters or ulcers, but these are not called cold sores. Herpes is a very common infection carried by the majority of adults.Just because this sore or blister wasn't caused by herpes, that doesn't mean you don't carry the virus. If the blister or sore was dried when it was tested, a false negative result is possible.Your health care provider can tell you whether this is a likely scenario in your particular case. If your cold sore wasn't caused by herpes, you may have one of these other illnesses or skin conditions.Aphthous ulcers, perlechiae, and burns can cause similar symptoms.
What is a cold sore in your eye called?
herpes ophthalmicus
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.
Is there a chance you might not have herpes even tho you have a cold sore?
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.
How do people get cold cold sore?
Cold sores result from infection with the herpes virus.
How do you get cold sore with household products?
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)
What type of virus is a cold sore?
It's a type of herpes.
What is mouth herpes?
It is essentially a cold sore on the mouth area.
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.
