Canker Sores
Cold sores are blisters that appear on the lips and edges of the mouth. In earlier stages, the blisters are swollen and inflamed, with red color. It later erupts thus letting out the contained fluid, and eventually dries up. Cold sores appear in groups or clusters, taking over a week to completely heal and dry up.
The Herpes Simplex Virus is the only cause of cold sores. It can be spreads from one infected person to another by coughing, sneezing, and kissing or other ways by which the infected saliva is released and comes within contact. Once you acquire the virus, it cannot be cured – you ill have to contend with the cold sores and all its accompanying symptoms of fever, sore throat, or the swelling of the whole mouth or the lymph glands. You may lessen the pain and prevent cold sores from reappearing by using medicated ointments or other forms of antiviral drugs. Once you are infected, it is also best to keep your sores to yourself and prevent its spread to other people
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