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Cold Sore Symptoms and Diagnosis |
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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Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of cold sores include: Small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on a raised, red, painful area of your skin Pain or tingling, called the prodrome, often preceding the blisters by one t...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 2 is usually responsible for genital herpes. However, either type...
Source: MayoClinic
When to seek medical advice ... Cold sores generally clear up on their own without treatment. However, see your doctor if: You have a pre-existing health condition that has compromised your immune system The cold sores don''t heal w...
Source: MayoClinic
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