I dont have herpes, but i kow oral herpes aka cold sores are very common.
This is from an article i found online.
General Cold Sore / Fever Blister Information
A cold sore, or fever blister, begins as a tender, small bump that later turns into a painful blister. Cold sores are very contagious, very common and usually appear on the mouth and/or lips. Studies show that herpes simplex virus 1, the virus responsible for cold sores, is found in 30 to 60 percent of children by the age of 10. Once contracted, the virus remains hidden in the body in a dormant state until it is triggered to reactivate and cause a cold sore. The virus can be passed any time during an outbreak - from the first tingle until the affected area is completely healed. Adjacent lymph nodes may also become swollen.
this is from another website.
What Triggers Cold Sores
Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1
(HSV-1). The HSV-1 virus is part of the same virus family that causes chickenpox (varicella-zoster), shingles (herpes zoster), and genital herpes (herpes simplex virus type 2). Once the HSV-1 virus is in the body, it stays there in the nerves and never completely goes away.
HSV-1 infections are extremely common - it is estimated that 80% to 90% of the US population age 50 years and older has been infected with the virus. HSV-1 is very contagious and can spread through physical contact, such as kissing.
The virus usually stays dormant in your body until something "triggers" it to the surface in the form of a cold sore.
Some of these triggers may include:
Stress, tiredness, or being "run down"
A cold, fever, or the flu
Exposure to the sun
Cold weather
Hormonal changes, such as from menstruation or pregnancy
Trauma, such as shaving cuts or dental work
A key to managing your cold sores is knowing what your triggers are. If you want to fight your cold sore virus you need to be prepared. Keep track of your trigger patterns so that you can take charge of your cold sores.
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