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Cold sores ARE the herpes virus. HSV1.
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Can a Cold sore leading to herpes simplex two?
A cold sore can't lead to herpes simplex two; they are a different virus.
What type of virus is a cold sore?
It's a type of herpes.
How do people get cold cold sore?
Cold sores result from infection with the herpes virus.
Can it cause a sore?
Infection with the herpes virus causes cold sores.
How can you distinguish a cold sore from oral herpes?
Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores.
Is there a chance you might not have herpes even tho you have a cold sore?
Cold sores are caused by herpes virus. If you're not sure if what you see is a cold sore, you can see your health care provider to have it cultured.
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.
Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
How do you get cold sore with household products?
Cold sores are a herpes virus, and are triggered by excessive sun, caffeine, and hormonal stress on the body. Household products do not generally trigger a Herpes outbreak(cold sore)
Can shingles bleed?
Herpes is the name of the virus; a virus has no blood.If you mean can a part of the body which is affected by herpes bleed, it depends on what sort of herpes virus you have and which part of the body.A cold sore, caused by the herpes virus, can indeed crack and bleed.
Which bacteria is in cold sores?
There isn't any bacteria in cold sore, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.
Is a cold sore a bacterial or viral?
Cold sores are a viral illness. They are caused by herpes simplex virus.
