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Cold Sore Treatments and Therapies |
Cold Sores; Herpes Simplex Virus |
? Herpes simplex virus Microscopy image of a Herpes simplex virus. Virus classification Group: Group I (dsDNA) Family: Herpesviridae Subfamily: Alphaherpesvirinae Genus: Simplexvirus Species: Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) Species: Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) The herpes simplex virus (HSV) (also known as Cold Sore, Night Fever, or Fever Blister) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin ...
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... Cold sores are contagious. They can pass from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact. The herpes simplex virus can be transmitted even when blisters aren''t present, but the greatest risk ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Cold sores generally clear up without treatment in seven to 10 days. If you experience frequent bouts, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication to treat cold sores. Using a medication may sho...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Cold sores generally clear up without treatment. In the meantime, the following steps may provide relief: Use creams. Over-the-counter (OTC) creams can provide comfort, but don''t expect them to speed...
Source: MayoClinic
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