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What can cause consrant cold sores?
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Cold Sores: Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (hsv). There are two types of herpes simplex virus: hsv-1 and hsv-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Treatment can be with suppressive doses of prescription valtrex, (valacyclovir) 500mg to 1000mg a day.
Answered 8/22/2018
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Something else: Usually cold sores come and go...Maybe you have something else... I would suggest seeing an oral medicine specialist.
Answered 3/21/2015
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