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Cold sores are transmitted by skin to skin contact.
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Why is it important for a distinction to be made between a canker and a cold sore?
The two sores can usually be distinguished visually and there are specific diagnostic tests for herpes infection.
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.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Is mouth herpes real?
Yes. Cold sores are from the herpes simplex virus. Herpes can also be transmitted through oral sex.
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.
Are cold sores airborne?
Cold sores aren't airborne.
Does there have to be visible sores to get herpes?
No. There is a brief period when the virus is transmitted before sores are visible.
What causes a cold sore and what is the process?
cold sores are a form of herpes... sexually transmitted, but sex doesnt necessarily have to be involved. it could be kissing. You need a better answer than I can provide for the process.
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.
Do they have cold sores in South America?
They do have cold sores in South America.
Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?
You can get cold sores from hsv-2.
