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Which illnesses are caused by a virus?
AIDS, the common cold, chickenpox, cold sores, ebola, smallpox, Spanish flu, cancer, you name it
Can people use sunbeds if they have a cold sore?
UV exposure is a common trigger for cold sores. I would not recommend their use for people with cold sores.
What are the most common victims of cold sores?
Humans
How common are colds?
Cold sores are common; 80% of us are infected with the virus.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
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 are the detrimental outcomes of cold sores?
There is nothing detrimental or life threatening about cold sores. It's not the end of the world if you happen to get a cold sore. All they do is cause embarassing and pain full sores or blisters on or around the mouth. The are also very common to have.
Who discovered cold sores?
Cold sores have been in existence for thousands of years since they are a common malady. They have been recorded in medical literature for several hundred years.
What is another word for a cold sore?
Another name for cold sores is fever blister.
What is the difference between sunblisters and cold sores?
There really isn't a difference, sunblisters are just a prettier name for cold sores. If the blisters come with symptoms like itching, burning and or tingling symptoms then they could be cold sores or fever blisters. Cold sores can be triggered to break out when you're out in the sun for long periods of time.
Are cold sores airborne?
Cold sores aren't airborne.
Do you get cold sores from the wind?
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
