Understanding Cold Sores and Their Underlying Viral Roots
Cold sores—those painful, fluid-filled blisters that often appear around the mouth—are far more than a minor nuisance. For many, they represent a recurring viral infection that disrupts daily life and often causes emotional distress due to their visibility and discomfort. These sores are primarily caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), though in…