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.

 

First of all, herpes can be broken down into two primary infections:

 

1. Herpes simplex

2. Herpes zoster

 

The herpes simplex infection will affect one of two primary areas and

is therefore generally categorized as either:

 

1. Oral herpes

2. Genital herpes

 

But the herpes simplex infection has also been associated with a

number of other clinical conditions, such as:

 

* Bell's palsy

* Multiple sclerosis

* Alzheimer's disease

 

The most common condition is oral herpes, which is commonly mistaken

for canker- or cold sores. However, it's important to understand that

there's a distinct and clear difference between these two conditions,

or else you run the risk of selecting the wrong treatment method...

 

More here:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/02/14/Are-Cold-Sores-Rea\

lly-Herpes-Heres-the-Truth.aspx

 

Sheena Judd

http://health.naturalhealthinformation/