How did I catch a cold sore?Didn't/wasn't around anybody???
2006-07-17 10:54:29 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hm... you just didn't "catch it" it was dormant it's a virus..heard of Herpes? It's Herpes Simplex 1. When you get sick it presents itself :-( sorry that's why I just dont kiss just anyone.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/std/herpes.html
2006-07-17 10:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kay O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The virus that causes that can lay dormant for years...and suddenly reveal itself in a cold sore. Things that bring on cold sores are often related to increased stress levels. If you know you are getting a cold sore, Lysine helps, especially if you take it for the first three days...it is over the counter in the vitamin area. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor about the best way to treat cold sores. Meanwhile, stay away from intimate contact until it clears. Hope you feel better.
2006-07-17 17:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by erlifesaver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usualy how people get a sore cold is because the room temperature that u r in like if u are outside with a hot heat and u go inside in a cold room and u drink some thing that is cold then u probably could get sick with a flu, sore throat, ora cold sore
2006-07-17 18:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you happen to have the virus in your body then you can get a cold sore any time without doing anything specific...
2006-07-17 18:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by 7FAM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold sores can be caused by an upset stomach as well! I get them sometimes, and I use Cepacol Viractin....It works great, and its availabe at any drugstore, plus its cheap! Good luck!
2006-07-17 17:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by moofy011 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't catch cold sores it's a herpes that lies dormit and when your immune system is down" WACO" there it is. some times it can also be a fever blister from the sun.Get Zorviax from the doc. best stuff going
2006-07-17 17:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by mary s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changes in climate temperature affects that... Probably with the virus around your community also.
2006-07-17 18:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stays in your system a long time before it comes out. Once you get them they will come back.
2006-07-17 17:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easier than you might imagine. This should answer your question.
http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/contracting_herpes.htm
2006-07-17 18:00:17 · answer #9 · answered by mgctouch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not very smart I am sad to say! Go look up cold sores on the Internet. DUH!
2006-07-17 17:57:13 · answer #10 · answered by flyingbumblebee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋