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Herpetic stomatitis.
Herpetic = caused by a herpes virus.
Stomat(o) = combining form for mouth.
-itis = inflammation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoOral Herpes is the scientific name for cold sores.
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Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
What is another word for a cold sore?
Another name for cold sores is fever blister.
What is the common cold's scientific name?
The scientific name of the Common cold is "Acute nasopharyngitis."
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.
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.
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.
What is the appearance of cold sores?
Cold sores look like a blister.
Are cold sores bad?
Cold sores aren't bad but they can be painful.
