Are cold sores caused by the same virus that causes colds?
October 12, 2020
Are cold sores caused by the same virus that causes colds?
QUESTION: Are cold sores caused by the same virus that causes colds? ANSWER: Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, not by one of the over 200 viruses that leads to colds. People infected with herpes simplex tend to have flare-ups when their immunity is lowered such as during illness…