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Do only herpes 1/2 cause the regular lips cold sores?
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Herpes 1 (HSV-1): Does hsv-1, 2 only cause cold sores, no- other viruses can cause them. However, hsv-1 can "regularly" cause cold sores on lips.
Answered 5/12/2012
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HERPES LABIALES: Herpes simplex 1 causes cold sores in the lips . It is a viral infection.
Answered 3/26/2013
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