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Surprisingly, the cold sore virus infects people once. You may however suffer from disease outbreaks repetitively for the rest of your life. In essence you are only infected once by the virus. Thereafter, the virus never leaves the body but goes into remission. Its manifestation disappears from the infected part of the body, after undergoing "treatment" or waiting for the body to deal with the outbreak on its own.
Many people have suffered from cold sores from one time or another. The herpes simplex type 1 virus is responsible for cold sores. Cold sores are very contagious. The blisters form in the upper part of the body, mainly the facial area. There are two kinds of the virus. A closely related virus infects the lower parts of the body i.e. below the waistline. This type is known as herpes simplex type 2 virus. Blisters specifically appear on the face, nostrils, neck and lips in cases of herpes simplex type 1.
The disfiguration caused by blisters is of great concern to many people in addition to the pain they cause. It is highly possible for the blisters to reoccur after healing after being triggered by another attack.
Medical practitioners state that the virus hides in nerve cells during the dormant period. After a while, the disease may be triggered again when conditions are conducive. This is actually the same old infection having an outbreak.A cold sore can take up to fourteen days before entering into the remission phase where the virus becomes dormant.
Some types of treatment make the blisters disappear faster than others. If you are affected right now it is important that you seek medical advice and get treated for the cold sore. In order to combat the virus effectively, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the its basic nature and structure.
Over the coutner drugs and regular medical prescriptions are popular with a number of people. This may not be the wisest decision for a number of reasons. Repeated use of anti-viral medicine causes the virus to develop immunity against the drugs. The drugs may also cause other side effects. I will give you a few tips to help you can get rid of cold sorees for good.
To start with, you should avoid using the same toothbrush that you were using during the outbreak. You should get a new one.e. after they go into remission.
Secondly, you should maintain good personal hygiene. It is advisable to always wash hands after greeting people. Germs, viruses and bacteria can be easily passed from one person to another through shaking of hands. It is not obvious whether someone is infected by the cold sore virus or not.
Thirdly, whenever possible avoid sharing towels with others. It is better to use disposable tissue. It is hard to tell. Cups, cutlery and other utensils should be washed well after use to reduce the possibility of propagating infections.Fourthly, whenever possible, you should avoid extreme temperature changes. If you need to enjoy the sun, you should apply sunscreens e.g. SPF15 before going out into the hot sun. Similarly cold weather can be disastrous. Proper clothing should be worn to avoid exposure to cold weather.
Lastly, avoid unnecessary physical contact with infected people. You should avoid crowded places. You should also desist from kissing anyone who is or has recently suffered from cold sores.
These are precautions and preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of being infected by the cold sore virus or if you are already infected to reduce the likelihood of outbreaks. By adhering to these guidelines you will also reduce the likelihood of you spreading infections to other people.
