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Is It a Cold Sore or Pimple?
Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD In some ways, the features of a cold sore vs. a pimple on the lip line are very ...
From dementia to brain-swelling and ‘kiss of death’ – how the harmless cold sore virus becomes more sinister
THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions ...
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How The Cold Sore Virus Can Reach And Infect Your Brain
The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, has long been known to ... which connects the face and brain, and the olfactory nerve, responsible for the sense of smell.