Cold sores
How common are cold sores?
Cold sores are common.
Between 2 in 10 to 4 in 10 adults keep getting cold sores.
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Source:
Embil JA, Stephens RG, Manuel FR.
Prevalence of recurrent herpes labialis and aphthous ulcers among young adults on six continents.
Canadian Medical Association Journal. 1975; 13: 627-630.
Embil JA, Stephens RG, Manuel FR.
Prevalence of recurrent herpes labialis and aphthous ulcers among young adults on six continents.
Canadian Medical Association Journal. 1975; 13: 627-630.
Sources for the information on this page:
- Embil JA, Stephens RG, Manuel FR.Prevalence of recurrent herpes labialis and aphthous ulcers among young adults on six continents.Canadian Medical Association Journal. 1975; 13: 627-630.
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