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Is it true that Cold Sores are actually a form of Herpes? Are canker sores herpes?

April 26, 2017actually Canker cold sores form Herpes Sores

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Is it true that Cold Sores are actually a form of Herpes? Are canker sores herpes?

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Cold sores ARE herpes. Canker sores are not. Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus, can be transmitted to others, and are not curable. It is not known exactly what causes canker sores, but it is known that they are not contageous.