Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are a common viral infection primarily caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). In some cases, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)—usually associated with genital herpes—can also lead to cold sores, especially through oral-genital contact.
What Causes Cold Sores?
Cold sores are highly contagious and spread easily from person to person, most often through contact with infected saliva or skin. Common ways the virus is transmitted include:
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