Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex)
Cold sores or fever blisters also cold facial herpes or herpes labialis are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Once infected with the herpes virus, it stays in your body forever. Cold sores are passed on through saliva or skin-to-skin contact such as hugging and kissing. The virus typically reappears and can cause…
