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    6 Reasons Why You Might Get Cold Sores

    ThingsHealthBy ThingsHealthMay 4, 2017Updated:October 23, 2019No Comments6 Mins Read
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    What Causes Cold Sores?

    Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, appear as groups of small blisters on and around the lips. The blisters may break, leak clear fluid then scab over, while the skin around the blusters may be swollen, red and sore. Cold sores can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to heal.

    Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). In some instances, cold sores may be caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), however in most cases HSV-2 appears around the genital area. Per the world health organization, 67% of the population are infected with HSV-1, however many people never experience outbreaks. The herpes virus is spread through contact, when a person touches a cold sore or the infected fluid through direct contact with skin or saliva of an infected person. Cold sores can also be spread to other parts of the body.

    There is no cure for the herpes virus, which is holed up in the nerve ganglia cells until a flare-up is activated.

    We have compiled a list of the causes of cold sores, and some tips to help prevent a flare up. Tap read more!

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