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What causes my canker sores?
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Idiopathic condition: No one knows what causes canker sores. They may be caused by a virus, may be a form of allergic reaction or may result from an auto-immune condition. Nothing cures canker sores or prevents recurrence.
Answered 12/4/2014
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