Cold sore

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Cold sore is a cluster of small blisters caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus. Cold sores can occur anywhere on the body. However, they appear mostly on the face, especially on or near the mouth. Cold sores are also called fever blisters. In many cases, they develop when a person has a cold or a fever.

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