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COLD SORES

Cold sores sure can be embarrassing. But cold sores are actually quite common. It is estimated that over 100 million folks, just in the US and UK will suffer cold sores in the next 11 months.

About 90% of the world's residents carry one of the herpes viruses that causes cold sores. It is estimated that 80% of the cold sores are caused by herpes simplex type 1 and 20% of the cold sores are caused by type 2. There are 6 more herpes types but none have been identified as causing cold sores.
Cold sores caused by type 1 and type 2 are pretty much identical. Cold sores caused by type 2 seem to be less frequent however, when these cold sores do occur, they seem to last a little longer.
By the way - stay tuned. I have something coming up soon that you'll get a kick out of about cold sores.
COLD SORES