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Oral herpes (cold sores) are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). They may be caused by HSV type 1 or type 2.

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What kind of herpeswhich one causes fever blisters?

If you are fighting a virus or if you have a cold you might get a fever blister.


What is the pathogen of cold sores?

Cold sores are not caused by organisms, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.


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This is herpes infection. It is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face.


How can you distinguish a cold sore from oral herpes?

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What is the organism responsible for herpes?

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What is HSV 2?

HSV 1 is the virus that causes oral herpes which is what causes cold sores and fever blisters on the mouth. HSV2 causes genital herpes, usually located on the genitals, inner thighs, buttocks or anus. But HSV1 can affect the genitals. If some one with a visible cold sore gives their partner oral sex they could pass cold sores to their partners genitals. Also HSV2 can affect the mouth. If some one gives their partner oral sex around the time they have a break out of herpes then they could pass genital herpes to their partners mouth.


What is oral herpes?

Oral Herpies is a cold soreCold sores


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.


Can oral herpes be spread in water?

No


What are fever bumps or blisters?

Fever bumps / blisters are caused by the same contagious virus that causes cold sores which is oral herpes (HSV!).


Can you get oral herpes with simplex virus?

Yes you can.


What is the icd code for herpes oral?

054.2