Lip Cold Sores, also known as Oral Herpes, are a very highly contagious viral infection.
As many as 80% of Americans carry this virus, but many have no idea they do.
This is because you can have the virus, but never have an outbreak.
Lip Cold Sores can be spread to another person by kissing, even when they do not have any sign of an outbreak.
This is caused by viral shedding, a process where the virus exits the body through saliva.
Many people acquire the virus as infants, when they are around a large group of other kids.
When a person is infected by the virus, it is for life.
There are no known cures for oral herpes, however there are many treatments that can prevent, ease and shorten the time of outbreaks.
While there are many treatment options, some are very costly and work better for certain people then others.
The average person can get anywhere from 1-8 cold sore outbreaks every year.
Having a healthy lifestyle can greatly decrease the number of outbreaks an individual may have.
Too much exposure to the sun, wind burn, lack of sleep, and a poor diet are the main contributors to trigger the virus which causes an outbreak.
If you are a Oral Herpes sufferer do not sulk in misery.
Even though you will carry this virus for life, you are not alone.
Educate yourself, and learn more about the virus.
Find a prevention program, and a good remedy that works for you.
Just remember that the Herpes virus does not control your life, you do.