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What are cold sores?

Cold sores appear as a cluster of small blisters usually on the lips or around the mouth, especially the corners, and occasionally inside the nose. Approximately 20-40% of people will suffer a recurrent outbreak.

Cold sores are caused by Herpes simplex virus-1 infection (HSV-1).

There are two types of HSV infections:

HSV type 1 is the commonest cause of cold sores.
HSV type 2 is more common in the genital area but is also responsible for at least 10% of cold sores in adults

The medical term for cold sores is herpes labialis.

The Facts About Cold Sores

Cold sores, or fever blisters, are common among Canadians...read the facts about cold sores and the virus that causes them....