answersLogoWhite

0

Subjects>Beauty & Health>Health Conditions

What is the pathogen of cold sores?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago
Updated: 9/6/2023

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

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Can you use bactroban for cold sores?

Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.


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.


Are cold sores contagoues?

Cold sores are very contagious.


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.


Are cold sores bad?

Cold sores aren't bad but they can be painful.


Do they have cold sores in South America?

They do have cold sores in South America.


What is the appearance of cold sores?

Cold sores look like a blister.


Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?

You can get cold sores from hsv-2.


Can biaxsig be used for treatment of cold sores?

Biaxin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.


Can nystatin ointment be used for cold sores?

Nystatin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.


Can pickles cause cold sores?

Pickles don't cause cold sores.

Trending Questions
Which leukemia is considered more a disease of later life? Is strep throat a viral bacterial or fungal infection? How does the triceps and biceps work together to straighten your arm? Can scabies be transferred through food? What layer of dermis is below the epidermis? The 1st most strongest muscle in our body? How are the heart and lungs specialised to their jobs? What does stuttering sound like? Are there scholarships for people with ADHD? What does liquor do to a transplanted liver? Could you be pregnant if your period only lasted and day and a half and it usually lasts three or four days? What diagnosis best describes angina pectoris due to inadequete blood supply? hb hbv hvj? You have got a tracking patella? What usually causes achohol blackouts? What does warm water and salt after a tooth pulled? Does potassium help blood clotting? The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections (hais) is to use? How long is the digestion process? What big eyes you have grandma?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2025 Answers.com. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.