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What else can I help you with?
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.
Can you catch herpes without cold sores?
Sorry hun but cold sores are caused by the oral herpes virus. You can't cold sores with out getting oral herpes. It's nothing to be ashamed of (you can get them on the mouth with out ever having any thing to do with sex), it's very common to have and it's not the end of the world people can still accept you even if you have a cold sore.
Who are the most common victims of gangrene?
The most common victims of gangrene are people who are diabetic.
Where can you buy alum powder for cold sores?
There are better products for cold sores than alum. However, you can buy alum in the spice department in most grocery stores.
What can cold sores that are red and blistery be?
They might be herpes simplex sores which are caused by a virus. That is what causes most "cold sores". You can get over the counter medicines for cold sores, ask your pharmacist for recommendations. If the directions on the label or from the pharmacist don't improve the condition, it may be something else that needs a health care professional to diagnose and treat.
Are cold sores transferable if you dont have a cold sore at the time?
They can be transferable you don't have a cold sore at the time (most of us are infected with the virus).
Are sores in the mouth contagious and can it be transferred by kissing?
Sores in mouth are caused by many different factors. Those caused by physical injuries such as canker sores, are not contagious. However, mouth sores caused by virus or bacteria could be contagious through kissing.
What are common mumps victims?
young men is most common for mumps.
Most common victims cavities prey on?
People
What are the sores on lips and mouth?
Sores on the lips and mouth are most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus (cold sores) or canker sores. Cold sores are contagious and typically appear as small fluid-filled blisters around the lips, while canker sores are not contagious and appear as painful ulcers inside the mouth. Both usually heal on their own within a week or two.
What antibiotics work on cold sores?
None. Antibiotics are poisons for killing bacteria, they do not work on a virus, which is the causative organism in cold sores (Herpes Simplex Virus). There are anti-viral medications that can be prescribed to help lessen the cold sore symptoms and duration, however, which are: valcyclovir, acyclovir, and famcyclovir
What is the most common victims it preys upon in corybacterium diphtheria?
no
