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Cold Sore Research Paper

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Jedidias Kim
October 23rd, 2015
Mrs. Kinney
Anatomy & Physiology
What are Cold Sores?
Colds sores are a disease that has been humanity from long ago. This disease does not dangerously harm the body. But at times, it can be very annoying, bothering, and irritating. Because this disease is very contagious the majority of the human population has encountered it. Since Cold Sores are fairly common, it would be very beneficial to know more about it. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. It can be either the HSV-1 or the HSV-2. The difference in between these viruses is the area that they infect. The HSV-1 prefers the area of the face, behind the ears, and around the mouth. Then there are other uncommon areas such as the “fingertips,

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