The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) is the only cause of cold sores, or fever blisters as they are very commonly known. 4 out of every 5 people suffer from the painful, unpleasant looking lesions that are called 'oral' herpes in much of the medical community. Cold sores are not usually a real danger, unless someone with a suppressed immune system comes in contact with and contract them, or they are introduced into the eyes.
Being very widespread, with a lack of true danger, these sores are rarely looked down upon by society, in direct contrast to the abhorrence of symptoms that may be visible from other more dangerous viruses. There still needs to be precautions made not to touch others, your own mucous membranes, or a break in the skin when an outbreak is present, as herpes simplex is easily spread.
Unlike following outbreaks, the first can be very painful and severe for some people, causing a sore throat and inability to swallow without pain, lesions around the mouth, as well as inside of it, all the way down into the throat, and swollen glands; fever is not an unlikely occurrence. Following outbreaks are usually nowhere as severe, and may not occur at all.
Many causes can be attributed to triggering a cold sore outbreak. Chapping of the lips or sunburn, as well as a fever, emotional or physical stressors, or an illness can trigger an outbreak. Pregnancy and menstruation can also bring out an outbreak due to hormonal levels fluctuating in the body. If symptoms of oral herpes start to show in anyone that has an immunity deficiency, there should be no hesitation in seeing or speaking with a doctor.
There are many prescriptions and over the counter medications that can help ease itching, discomfort and the redness of cold sores, as well as possibly shorten the time of an outbreak. In some cases, when continual outbreaks occur, a physician may want the individual to continually apply a medication or take an oral form of medication.
As mentioned before, the virus is not curable, and may only be treated for its symptoms. The prevention of the spread of cold sores starts with the precaution of washing hands often, and not coming in contact with various other mucous membranes or injuries to the skin, as well as being as careful as possible not to spread the virus to other people.
Being very widespread, with a lack of true danger, these sores are rarely looked down upon by society, in direct contrast to the abhorrence of symptoms that may be visible from other more dangerous viruses. There still needs to be precautions made not to touch others, your own mucous membranes, or a break in the skin when an outbreak is present, as herpes simplex is easily spread.
Unlike following outbreaks, the first can be very painful and severe for some people, causing a sore throat and inability to swallow without pain, lesions around the mouth, as well as inside of it, all the way down into the throat, and swollen glands; fever is not an unlikely occurrence. Following outbreaks are usually nowhere as severe, and may not occur at all.
Many causes can be attributed to triggering a cold sore outbreak. Chapping of the lips or sunburn, as well as a fever, emotional or physical stressors, or an illness can trigger an outbreak. Pregnancy and menstruation can also bring out an outbreak due to hormonal levels fluctuating in the body. If symptoms of oral herpes start to show in anyone that has an immunity deficiency, there should be no hesitation in seeing or speaking with a doctor.
There are many prescriptions and over the counter medications that can help ease itching, discomfort and the redness of cold sores, as well as possibly shorten the time of an outbreak. In some cases, when continual outbreaks occur, a physician may want the individual to continually apply a medication or take an oral form of medication.
As mentioned before, the virus is not curable, and may only be treated for its symptoms. The prevention of the spread of cold sores starts with the precaution of washing hands often, and not coming in contact with various other mucous membranes or injuries to the skin, as well as being as careful as possible not to spread the virus to other people.
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