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Can a mango allergy trigger a cold sore?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

NO, not directly: Indirectly, ... If severely allergic reaction to mango, and you are stressed, the high stress and lower immunity trying to help fight the allergic reaction, may make you more susceptible to acquire a viral cold sore.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/26/2014

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