Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Are canker sores supposed to be infectious when you have herpes as well?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Canker sores are: Not infectious to others. Herpes lesions are infectious to others. Have your dentist check your issues closely and explain further. Treatment is available for both and can help w symptoms.
Answered 11/26/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Yes: Any open sore is contagious.
Answered 8/22/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Keep getting canker sores, go away come back in a week. Very small, and very yellow. Herpes?? I've gotten them 5 times the past 2 months
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Do you know are canker sores related to herpes simplex type 1?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I think i was exposed to gen herpes 4months ago. I have not had an outbreak on my genitals but I do break out w/ canker sores. Can I have gen. Herpes?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Are genital herpes sores like canker sores on the genital area?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Painless Canker Sores on the tip foreskin of my penis, No swollen lymp nodes, no fever, feeling generally well. Stressing out could this Herpes? :(
Are canker sores and herpes sores the same?
Reading conflicting posts. Are canker sores herpes or not?
Could often coming canker sores (not the cold ones) be a symptom of any herpes? If yes , then which herpes ?
How can I tell the difference between oral herpes and canker sores?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
