I was wondering is a cold sore like an std? because one of my friends told me it was like herpies or something and i'm very scared because i have a cold sore. I've never had sex in any form what so ever. Plz help me i'm scared.
2006-09-12 01:16:48 · 29 answers · asked by Stunnas on got my stunnas on 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
No,don't worry.You can get cold sore from a lot of things,mostly dry weather
2006-09-12 01:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by RX 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well a cold sore could be a form of an STD, however if you've never had any sexual contact then that isn't the case. And there are versions of Herpes that are NOT classified as an STD. For example chicken pox, is I believe a herpes varicella strain and shingles is a herpes zoster. You catch those without any sexual contact. Lastly my little brother used to get cold sores on his mouth all the time and this started when he was 5 years old. So try to relax, at least a little.
2006-09-12 01:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are clusters of small blisters on the lip and outer edge of the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red and inflamed. The blisters can break open, weep a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. Complete healing may take 7 to 10 days.
They also are a form of herpies but you dont need to have sex to catch them.
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 usually leads to lip and mouth sores (herpes labialis), while HSV-2 most often leads to genital herpes. However, both virus types can cause cold sores or genital herpes if skin comes into contact with either type.
hope this helps .....
2006-09-12 01:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by spunkybadger69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cold sore is caused from a virus and becoming stressed about something. They call it Herpes, but it has nothing to do with the STD by the same name...even though they resemble each other, but in a different place. They are contagious, no kissing for a while! Try some rubbing alcohol on them with a Q-tip and antibiotic cream at night. And don't stress out so much! Good Luck!
2006-09-12 01:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people say it is a form BUT its not the kind of std u r thinking! You have never had sex sweetheart so u have NOTHING at all to worry about! Go to Walmart and get some lip and cold sore ointment and in a few days it will heal right up! Tell your friends to bite your butt!
2006-09-12 04:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many types of Herpes (Herpes simplex, herpes zoster, genital herpes,)all which are a part of the herpesvirus family. Now from what you describe, you appear to have Herpes simplex, Its not a STD, but the a virus in the body that causes the cold sores on or around your mouth. Many Herpe's are not STD's. Even chickenpox is caused by a virus that is in the herpesvirus family. And herpes zoster is just the virus that causes shingles (sometimes called the adult version of chickenpox). So dont freak out, and as long as you havent been putting your mouth where it doesnt belong, you have nothing to worry about. Hey, I'm not making this stuff up, I'm a nurse!
2006-09-12 01:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by superbad~honeydip 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
cold sores do belong to the herpies family, but are competly not related to std's, chiken pox also belong to the herpies family and most people get that at some point in there life. dont stress, thats what causes cold sores sometimes!!!! NOT SEX!
2006-09-12 02:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you do not have a std if yhou have not had sex that you are ok the cold sore well be gone with in a couple of days just put some cold sore medasion on it and it will be gone dont be scared
have a great day
2006-09-12 01:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by heather 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAHHAHAAA. i tell my friends the same thing all the time just to get their reaction. except your reaction is the best so far.
cold sores come from a type of herpes that is harmless. it's not sexually transmitted in any way. i can't recall where it comes from but most of us have it.
basically there are different types of herpes virus out there. the most common one is HSV-1 which as i said just about everyone has and it can be transmitted through saliva or even tears.
then there is HSV-2 which is the type of herpes that is transmitted sexually and that is the one YOU DON'T WANT!
but it's perfectly OK to have maybe one cold sore once in a while. YES YOU DO HAVE HERPES but NOT the ugly type. i have it, you have it, your friends have it, your parents have it, etc etc etc.
in other words, THEY GOT YOU GOOD LOL.
2006-09-12 01:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony Taurus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cold sore is not an STD, although it is in the same viral category (herpes simplex). There's nothing at all to be worried about. Check out the link below for more info.
2006-09-12 01:23:26 · answer #10 · answered by rosecitylady 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A cold sore is a form of herpes. Not the STD though. Stop worrying!
2006-09-12 01:18:59 · answer #11 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋