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3 soars in mouth - one on tongue, two on inside lip. is this contagious?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Possible: Usually sores that develop in the mouth are associated with a virus. Herpes is the most common. Another common reason for sores in the mouth are funagal.

Answered 12/12/2014

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A member asked:

3 soars in mouth - one on tongue, two on inside lip. is this contagious?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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