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Canker sores are not infectious.
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Are canker sores contagious?
Nope. Cold sores are though.
Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?
No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.
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.
Is it possible to have a canker sore in your mouth and have a cold sore on your lip at the same time?
No the chances of canker sores are very less, canker sores once there are contagious though.
Can canker sores be caught from someone else?
No, canker sores are abrasions inside your mouth and can be caused by biting your mouth, stress, drinking coffee etc. Cold sores (oral herpes) can be spread by someone else.
What are mouth ulcers and are they dangerous?
However, canker sores or mouth ulcers are not contagious nor are they dangerous. It is safe to share the same food and even to kiss. However, canker sores or mouth ulcers are not contagious nor are they dangerous. It is safe to share the same food and even to kiss?
How are canker sores diagnosed?
Canker sores are diagnosed by observation of the blister.
What is the difference between a cold sore fever blister and herpes?
Canker sores an cold sores are not the same thing. Oral herpes is caused by a contagious virus. Cold sores can cause a lot of discomfort or pain and they affect the out side of the mouth. Canker sores are caused by bacteria and as far as I know they are not contagious. Canker sores are raise white slightly itchy masses that occuron the inside of the mouth.
Does Ambien cause canker sores?
Ambien doesn't cause canker sores.
Can canker sores hurt you?
A canker sore is an open sore inside the mouth, caused by various reasons including stress. They are not cancerous or contagious, and may or may not be genetic. There are no long term effects of having a canker sore.
Can being allergic to nuts cause canker sores?
I get canker sores from nuts. No other reaction but the pesky sores.
What impact does stress have on the occurrence of canker sores?
Canker sores tend to appear in response to stress.
