If you have a cold sore Is the same as herpes

Is a cold sore the same as herpes?

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Cold sores don’t seem to carry the same stigma as genital herpes. But the fact is, strains of the same herpes simplex virus cause cold sores on the lips (and other areas of the face, chest, even the fingers), as well as the blisters around …

Is a cold sore and herpes the same thing?

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READ SHANOOK’S ANSWER. She is the only person among all of these morons who is correct. Cold sores = herpes. But don’t worry, a huge percentage of the population of the US is infected even if they don’t get outbreaks. You could easy have go…

ARE THEY THE SAME – Herpes & Cold Sore Support Forum

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HPV is warts. HSV is herpes. Two totally different things.

Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

Are cold sores (herpes 1) the same thing as herpes 2?

Q: i woke up this morning with multiple cold sores right dead center of my top lip. ive never had more than 2 at a time and i researched it today. my dad always gets cold sores and my mom says that i get them bc he does. is herpes 1 the same virus thing as herpes 2 the std?

A: Many people mistakenly refer to type 2 as “genital herpes,” and type 1 as “oral herpes,” when in fact, Herpes types 1 and 2 can and do infect either area. While many people have type 1 oral infections and type 1 or 2 genital infections as well, it is extremely rare for a person to have infections with type 1 and type 2 simultaneously in the same location.

Are cold sores the same as oral herpes ?

Q: 1. is having a cold sore basically herpes?#2 i got a cold sore but i’ve never given oral so i don’t understand how to explain it..

A: 1. Oral herpes is the exact same thing as cold sores, it just sounds better to have cold sores then oral herpes.2. You don’t have to have or give oral sex in order to get cold sores.Some people who have cold sores get them when they were a baby from a relative or friend (while they had an out break of cold sores) giving them a kiss on the cheek when they were a baby. You could also get them from sharing things like chap stick, drinks, cigarettes, utensils with some one who had an out break of cold sores (they would have to pass those things immediately from their mouth to yours and have an out break at the time). 80-90 percent of the world has them, so they are kind of common to have I have them too. Half of the people who get cold sores don’t know what they are or don’t want to admit to the fact that cold sores are oral herpes.Abreva or Lipactin really helps to heal a cold sore.I have oral and genital herpes.

Are cold sores/canker sores the same as Herpes?

Q: If someone gets cold sores on thier lips or canker sores in thier mouth, is this the same as genital herpes, but in a different spot? If they were to touch thier mouth and then thier genitals, would they be at risk for genital herpes?

A: Cold sores and canker sores also called aphthous ulcers (aphthae), are different. Canker sores differ from cold sores in that they occur on the internal soft tissues of your mouth and aren’t contagious. Conversely, cold sores almost always start out on the lips and don’t often spread to the soft tissues of your mouth. In addition, cold sores are caused by a form of the herpes simplex virus (HSV1), making them extremely contagious.Possible Complications of cold sores:Spread of herpes to other skin areas Secondary bacterial skin infections Recurrence of herpes labialis Generalized infection — may be life-threatening in immunosuppressed people, including those with atopic dermatitis, cancer, or HIV infections Blindness Antibiotic treatment for canker sores may lead to oral thrush (a type of mouth infection) or other Candida infections. Rarely, bacterial infections such as cellulitis and Ludwig’s angina may occur.Mouth cancer is not a complication of canker sores, but if an ulcer lasts more that 2 weeks, you should see your doctor to rule out possible cancer.Please see the web pages for more details and images on Cold sores and Canker sores.