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Are Cold Sores Really Herpes? Here's the Truth...

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  • Herpes is a very common viral infection where there’s much confusion, because not only are there different types of herpes, but oral herpes is also frequently confused with canker sores (also referred to as cold sores), which is an entirely different condition.

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