Why do I get cold sores? Everything you need to know about the virus and the cure
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the virus that causes cold sores. There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is the most common type, and it usually causes oral herpes or cold sores. HSV-2 is the type that usually causes genital herpes. However, either type can cause either oral or genital herpes. What…