“Cold sores are common: According to the American Academy of Dermatology ... “Don't kiss people, especially children, avoid close contact with anyone who has a weakened immune system, including ...

One in five of us suffer with cold sores, or 'coleslaws' as spluttering children call them. They are created by herpes simplex, a virus that sits quietly in nerves around the mouth, only gracing ...

Researchers at CU Anschutz offer new insights into the long-term effects of HSV-1 infection. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of the common cold sore, can spread into the central nervous ...

Children and healthcare workers have a higher ... such as minimizing contact with individuals experiencing active cold sore outbreaks and practicing good hygiene, can reduce the chances of infection.