Definitions for cold sore
cold sore

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1. oral herpes, herpes labialis, cold sore, fever blisternoun

   caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

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1. cold sorenoun

   a small bump on the lips resulting from infection by the herpes virus

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1. cold sore

   Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, is a type of infection by the herpes simplex virus that affects primarily the lip. Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. The rash usually heals within ten days, but the virus remains dormant in the trigeminal ganglion. The virus may periodically reactivate to create another outbreak of sores in the mouth or lip.The cause is usually herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and occasionally herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). The infection is typically spread between people by direct non-sexual contact. Attacks can be triggered by sunlight, fever, psychological stress, or a menstrual period. Direct contact with the genitals can result in genital herpes. Diagnosis is usually based on symptoms but can be confirmed with specific testing.Prevention includes avoiding kissing or using the personal items of a person who is infected. A zinc oxide, anesthetic, or antiviral cream appears to decrease the duration of symptoms by a small amount. Antiviral medications may also decrease the frequency of outbreaks.About 2.5 per 1000 people are affected with outbreaks in any given year. After one episode about 33% of people develop subsequent episodes. Onset often occurs in those less than 20 years old and 80% develop antibodies for the virus by this age. In those with recurrent outbreaks, these typically happen less than three times a year. The frequency of outbreaks generally decreases over time.

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1. cold sore

   A cold sore, also known as a fever blister, is a small, usually painful blister that develops on the lip or around the mouth. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Cold sores typically start with a tingling, itching or burning sensation, followed by the appearance of fluid-filled blisters that eventually crust over. The sores often recur because the virus remains dormant in the nerve cells.

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1. • Herpes Simplex

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cold sore in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cold sore in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of cold sore in a Sentence

1. Andrew Cunningham:

   We believe that the impact of stress on bats would be very much as it would be on people, it would allow infections to increase and to be excreted -- to be shed. You can think of it like if people are stressed and have the cold sore virus, they will get a cold sore. That is the virus being' expressed.' This can happen in bats too.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cold_Sore
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_Sore
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