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Cold sores are caused by the Herpese Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV that can cause cold sores, however HSV-1 is most commonly the cause. HSV-2 is known as genital herpes, but in some cases it hsa been known to cause cold sores when transmitted through oral sex to the face of the person giving oral sex.
