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Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus (HSV-Type 1).
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What is the pathogen of cold sores?
Cold sores are not caused by organisms, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.
What causes cold sores and warts?
Both cold sores and warts are caused by viruses. Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus. Warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus).
Will smallpox vaccine help with cold sores?
No. You can still get cold sores if you have had the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox and cold sores are caused by slightly different types of viruses in the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, and cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus.
Are cold sores a sign of AIDS?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus, not by the HIV virus.
Are cold sores caused by a fungus?
No, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The most common type is HSV-1, which is typically responsible for oral cold sores. Fungi are a separate type of microorganism that can cause infections such as athlete's foot or ringworm.
What kind of hepes virus is cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1.
Could you get cold sores by sucking your thumb?
Could trigger a break out if you suck your thumb rather vigorously, but that isn't what causes cold sores. Cold sores are caused by a virus.
Is amoxicillin good for cold?
Amoxicilllin is useless against cold sores. Amozycillin helps to kill infectious bacteria, but cold sores are caused by a different 'germ': a virus.No, it does not help cold sores.
Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
What kills chickenpox and cold sores once they break open?
Chicken pox an cold sores are slightly different. Cold sores are caused by oral herpes, chicken pox are caused by herpes zooster. Antiviral medication will treat both conditions.
Can you use cephalexin for cold sores?
This is an antibiotic taken orally for ear infections, bone and skin infections. Cold sores are caused by a virus this medication may not do any thing for cold sores. The best medicine for cold sores is antiviral medication or Lysine.
Can you get shingles from fever blisters on lips?
You can't get shingles from cold sores. They are both caused by viruses in the herpes family, but cold sores are caused by herpes simplex, and shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus (chickenpox virus).
