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What are Cold Sores
This is seen as an infection around the lips, most often the upper lip in a small patch of little blisters. It can also appear on the face and mouth. It is caused by the Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Cold sores are also called fever blisters. The skin in the area around the blisters is red and sore. Usually the blisters break open and discharge a clear fluid. After a few days a scab will form and will take up to several days and may be a fortnight to heal. No medication is actually needed and it heals by itself. The two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2 can both cause the blisters to form, and can also cause genital herpes.
The virus usually enters through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It usually is spread from another person who is already infected by contact or use of eating utensils, razors etc. that come in contact when a person touches a cold sore or personal contact such as kissing. A child can get this from an infected parent in this manner. These cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body. Some people who may have the virus but don’t get cold sores show no symptoms at all.
What is Bacterial Vaginosis?
Simply speaking it is the change in the normal bacteria of the vagina. There are two types of bacteria in your vagina – the good bacteria which is called the Lactobacilli and another type called Anaerobes. Vaginosis is caused by the over balance or too much of Anaerobes.
When there’s an imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora, Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal infection. This is a disease that can only occur in women. This is caused when an unhealthy amount of bacteria infects the thin layer of tissue which covers the surface of your vagina or membrane.
Bacterial Vaginosis can also be identified as a mild infection in the vagina which is caused by a germ.
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