How to Prevent Spreading Cold Sores

The oral herpes virus is spread through direct skin-to-skin contact. It is even contagious when you can’t see a cold sore. Most people first contract the cold sore virus (HSV-1) when they are very young, usually by skin-to-skin contact with an adult carrying the virus.¹ The virus can spread in various ways: through kissing, or by sharing objects like toothbrushes, water bottles, drinking glasses, and silverware.² It is also possible to spread the virus from the mouth to the genitals, eyes, and other parts of the body.

HERPES CAN BE SPREAD BY:

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If you think you might have oral herpes but are unsure, please speak to a healthcare professional about getting diagnosed. They can identify whether or not you carry the oral herpes virus (HSV-1) through signs, symptoms, and your medical history.²

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Cold Sore Causes. Mayo Clinic. (2015, May 15). Retrieved April 28, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cold-sore/basics/causes/con-20021310 back to content↵

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How to Prevent Spreading Cold Sores

HERPES CAN BE SPREAD BY:

BEST WAYS TO DEAL WITH A COLD SORE

AVOIDING A COLD SORE STARTS WITH HEALTHY LIPS

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