i have never had a cold sore but i just got one...why would i just now start getting them
2007-01-28 05:21:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
a lot of people at my school has them could that be a reason
2007-01-28 05:27:46 · update #1
weel - cold soars are a form of herpes and i beleiev they can be transmitted (even when someone doesn't have a cold soar, but gets them)
2007-01-28 05:26:47 · answer #1 · answered by Gugie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The virus can lie dormant within your body for years from birth or from contact with another. Then once you come upon a stressful time or weakened immune system, it can surface.
When you think of having this infection you usually assume that you were recently exposed to the germ that has caused your problem. With cold sores this is not the case. Cold sores are not a sign of a recently acquired herpes simplex infection but instead a reactivation of herpes virus particles already living in your body. Cold sores occur when latent herpes simplex virus particles, which have been lying dormant ("asleep"), become reactivated.
2007-01-28 13:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold sore can happen to anyone at any time when the herpes virus decides to flare up . You have obviously been exposed to the herpes virus at some time in your life and now have a cold sore. Do not kiss anyone on the lips, do not share drinking cups or eating utensils as they are contagious. Also be sure to wash your hands thoroughly anytime you have them near you mouth or face.
2007-01-28 13:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I am so sorry you are finding our you have HSV on an internet board. But be happy that you know so you can take the proper precautions for your sake. You would be amazed at the stats on HSV 1 &2 and how many ppl have it and don't know it. HSV can be transmitted at anytime without even knowing you have it or even knowing you are about to get an outbreak. You can have an outbreak and never have another one, that is how so many ppl say they don't have it anymore. and it is very much contagious. Keep your immune system up and take care of yourself that will ward off the breakouts.
2007-01-28 13:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by uthinkso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to get a flu or a sore throat infection once or two times each year.
It's good because of what so called reidentification of influenza virus by the immunity system... If you get a flu each year or six months it will be strongly less severe than if you get it each 5 or ten years.
2007-01-28 13:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by PharmaAce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eek Herpies.. thats what you think.. but most people dont know that chicken pox is a form of herpes... as to why you just started getting them my dr told me stress is a big factor in bringing them on plus when i spend alot of time in the sun i get an outbreak.. i have 2 things that work for me.. i have an rx of valtrex and at the 1st sign of breaking out i start taking them and i also carry a tube of abreva with me, it can be bought over the counter. good luck with it and i really hope it heals soon.. i know how bad i hate them!
2007-01-28 14:02:40 · answer #6 · answered by nurse_driller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is indeed the herpes virus. There are lots of ointments out there to make them go away but it is in your blood forever now I am afraid. Dating anyone new lately? I would blame him!
2007-01-28 13:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by sdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a first time for everything...
2007-01-28 13:28:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.animated-teeth.com/cold_sores/t1_cold_sores.htm
2007-01-28 14:17:20 · answer #9 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋