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Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) creates painful blisters in or around the mouth, and is present in nearly everyone.
Canker sores and cold sores are often confused for each other, they are not the same. Cold sores are also known as fever blisters, herpes simplex type 1, or herpes labialis. Most people ...
I get the odd cold sore now and again and never kiss my husband or kids if I get an outbreak. It's a "hugs only" week, unfortunately.
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Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters, usually on the lips or gums.
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