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How Did I Get This Cold Sore?
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How Did I Get This Cold Sore?

The short answer is: “You get a cold sore from the herpes simplex virus, usually HSV-1, which is highly contagious. It spreads through close contact like kissing, sharing food, or using the same cosmetics as someone who is infected. Once the virus enters your...