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How do you get cold sores?


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Most cold sores are caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus. It is spread by kissing, infected saliva, or sharing lip products.

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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and are often triggered by over exposure to the sun and stress.ChaCha!

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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected MORE

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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth

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Cold sores are caused by Herpes simplex virus. Most people get it in early childhood from close contact with someone who has it.

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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. ChaCha for now! Text back soon!

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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. No doubt you've heard of "herpes" before, but don't jump ahead of ... MORE?

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