Cold Sores: Understanding Causes and Misconceptions
People who do not have herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes oral herpes, do not get cold sores. Cold sores are caused by the HSV-1 virus, which is contagious and can be spread through contact with an infected person.Herpes - Related Articles
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