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Cold Sores

Published on Jan 03, 2016

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COLD SORES

ALSO KNOWN AS 'FEVER BLISTERS'
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WHAT ARE THEY?

SMALL INFLAMED FLUID- FILLED BLISTERS
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WHERE CAN THEY BE FOUND?

USUALLY OCCUR AROUND THE LIPS AND MUCOSA OF MOUTH
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WHY?

HERPES SIMPLEX INFECTION THROUGH CLOSE PERSON TO PERSON CONTACT
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Where?
Virus localizes in a cutaneous nerve (innervates the skin)

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Remains dormant until activated by:
UV Radiation
Fever
Stress

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HOW TO PREVENT IT:

AVOID CONTACT WITH INFECTED BODY FLUIDS OR SHARING FOOD
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IF YOU HAVE IT:

IT WILL HEAL ITSELF AFTER A FEW DAYS, SKIN CREAMS, OINTMENTS, OR PILLS
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