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The herpes simplex virus (HSV) (also known as Cold Sore, Night Fever, or Fever Blister) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. The disease is contagious, particularly during an outbreak, and is incurable with present technology. Research has currently shown that a person can still be contagious (actively shedding virus) up to 7-10 days after the blister has healed. During this time, the asymptomatic person should be extremely careful (washing hands frequently; not touch the blister area, etc.) since transmission is still possible. An infection on the lips is commonly known as a "cold sore" or "fever blister". These are sometimes confused with canker sores or Apthous ulcers which have a similar appearance; these appear inside the mouth and are not caused by the herpes simplex virus.
HSV-1 and HSV-2
HSV disease
The ways in which herpes infections manifest themselves vary tremendously among individuals. The following are general descriptions of the courses outbreaks may take in the oral and genital regions.
Orofacial infection (Generally HSV 1)
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- Prodromal symptoms
- Skin appears irritated
- Sore or cluster of fluid-filled blisters appear
- Lesion begins to heal, usually without scarring
i hate long lines, high heels, and cold sores. more later....
stephanieelliot (stephanieelliot) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:52:06 -0000
i hate long lines, high heels, and cold sores. more later....
List mails from Apple ==cold sores. Can't always be sure how you started getting them & can try and treat them, but they eventually return.
JTM_bruised (John Lawson) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:28:46 -0000
List mails from Apple ==cold sores. Can't always be sure how you started getting them & can try and treat them, but they eventually return.
I still feel bleh, my face is infested with cold sores. 4? COOL. chiropractor at 2 then work@vans at. 5
cmoneyzz (chase parker) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:21:35 -0000
I still feel bleh, my face is infested with cold sores. 4? COOL. chiropractor at 2 then work@vans at. 5
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On voice arrest because I have cold sores on my tonsils.
HeyoItsNiki (Niki Rapsis) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:40:26 -0000
On voice arrest because I have cold sores on my tonsils.
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Cold Sore Remedy and Prevention - Hints and tips on what causes them, plus home remedies, trigger foods, and commercial products.
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Cold Sores + Shingles - Information on the various treatments available for Oral Herpes and some additional references to treatment of Shingles.
eMedicine Health - Cold Sores - Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Cold sores are caused by a viral infection that attacks the skin and nervous system. Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on the mouth or nose. ]
Herpes Simplex - Fact sheet on symptoms, development, treatment and prevention of cold sores.
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