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Is a cancker sore a sign of infection somewhere else in body?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Canker sore : Not typically. Canker sores are often brought on by stress. They are from a latent virus in your body.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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