2007-06-09 12:28:54 · 24 answers · asked by sexy12stud 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Yes.
2007-06-09 12:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by StayThirstyMyFriends 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Causes Cold Sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes (say: hur-peez). Herpes is one of the most common viral infections in the world. The medical name for the specific virus that causes cold sores is herpes simplex.
There are two types of herpes simplex infection: herpes simplex virus one (called HSV-1 for short) and herpes simplex virus two (called HSV-2 for short). Although both can cause cold sores around a person's mouth, most are caused by HSV-1.
HSV-1 is so common that most Americans get infected with it, although many never have any symptoms. People can catch HSV-1 by kissing a person with a cold sore or sharing a drinking glass or utensils, so it's easy to see why there are so many cold sores around.
Kids who get infected with HSV-1 may get cold sores occasionally for the rest of their lives That's because even after the sores themselves dry up and go away, the virus stays in the body, waiting around for another time to come out and cause more sores. When a cold sore reappears, it is often in the same place as the previous one.
2007-06-09 12:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by lilbrowneyes81 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Cold sores are a relative of the Herpes simplex virus. No, it is not true herpes like that strain transmitted as a STD. It's very common. Treat it symtematically with over the counter meds. If you suffer a bad or continuious outbreak, see your doc for stronger meds.
2007-06-09 12:32:56 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Herpes Type I is responsible for outbreaks of cold sores around the mouth. They are usually brought on by stress or illness, and are highly contageous until they scab over completely. Once you have herpes you can't cure it.
2007-06-09 12:32:35 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is the same virus but in a different location than genital herpes. Don't kiss that person while they have a sore. Its OK when there is no sore. That goes for oral sex too. Also, they are most contagious at the start of the sore. Abreva is the best OTC med for that.
2007-06-09 12:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No bacause sometimes when you catch a cold your lips become very chapped and can open a wound. As for herpes, people just use the term "cold sore" just because the breakout is located on the lip. If you really do some research, you would be able to tell between an actual cold sore, rather than a herpes breakout.
2007-06-09 12:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes. Cold sores are the oral form of herpes.
But it isn't as serious. In fact like 50-80% of adults have it.
Most people don't even know they have it!
2007-06-09 12:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is herpes. Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. It is contagious which why if you have an active cold sore you cannot kiss anyone, share drinking or eating utensils and no oral sex until it heals.
2007-06-09 12:32:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not all cold sores are caused by the herpes virus, I have checked in to this for my cousin, dr. says that it is sometimes caused by the herpes virus, however, it can be caused by an bacterial infection. Call your doctor or ask your local pharmacist, it depends on how bad they are.
2007-06-09 12:33:08 · answer #9 · answered by karenpghblue 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. valtrex is a presciption the helps with breakouts
2007-06-09 12:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by chris f 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately yes, you have type 1 HSV, genital herpes is type 2. Can be treated though but not cured!
2007-06-09 12:31:31 · answer #11 · answered by bronnie_ruby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋