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Herpes simplex type 1 is one of the two viruses that cause cold sores, genital herpes, herpetic whitlow, and herpes gladiatorum. HSV type 1 recurs less often than type 2.
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What causes cold sores?
Cold sores or fever blisters are normally caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus often takes place around the lips and mouth area. They appear to be red blisters which are often painful and annoying.It's pretty much kinda like herpes. You can get it from someone who has it. Both herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) cause herpes complex.
What causes a canker sore?
An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes
Can you catch herpes simplez 1 if you've had cold sores before?
Cold sores is herpes type 1. I'm sorry to say. If you've had cold sores you have herpes type 1.
What virus family does herpes belong to?
Herpesviruses are a virus family that include a number of different herpes viruses such as herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) also known as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1, HHV-2)
Can herpes simplex 1 only live in your urethra?
Herpes simplex 1 can live on any part of your skin.
What is Herpes stage 1?
its what my wife has
What is the organism responsible for herpes?
herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD
Could low iron cause recurrent coldsore outbreaks?
Coldsores are caused by the Herpes symplex virus. One way to reduce the severity of coldsores is to take l-lysine every day. Also Hydrogen peroxide 35% food grade 8-10 drops in water 3-4 times a day will help you body fight the virus.
Do people who have cold sores have herpes?
Yes it is a herpes infection but normally a different type. Cold sores are normally caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV1) while genital herpes are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.
Fever blisters and cold sores are known as what type of herpes?
Fever blisters & cold sores are oral herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1.
Can you have herpes type 1 an give it to your baby just by kissing her?
Yes, the common cold sore is a form of herpes.
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.
