Are colds and cold sores related?

Question:

I had a cold aabout a week ago, and I have been around many people with colds the past few days. Yesterday, I developed a cold sore. Are colds and cold sores related?

Answers:
No they are not.
Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 2 is usually responsible for genital herpes. However, either type of the virus can cause sores in the facial area or on the genitals. You get cold sores from another person who has an active lesion. Shared eating utensils, razors and towels may spread this infection.

Once you've had an episode of cold sores, the virus lies dormant in the nerve cells in your skin and may emerge again as an active infection at or near the original site. You may experience an itch or heightened sensitivity at the site preceding each attack. Fever, menstruation, stress and exposure to the sun may trigger a recurrence.

Hope this helps

hm...i think so...not shure tho sorry =]

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