Do I have a cold sore?
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What is a cold sore? Cold sores are caused mainly by two herpes simplex viruses (HSVs): herpes simplex-1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex-2 (HSV-2) (HSV-2). The majority of oral herpes infections are caused by HSV-1, which is most frequently spread through…