Cold sores appeared about 5,000 years ago, at the end of the European Neolithic period.
How do we know? Thanks to the dating, by researchers associated with the University of Cambridge, of a recent breed of Facial herpes virus, which would be responsible for cold sores. How did this virus, which may have existed in an ancient form for millions of years, spread so much in that time, taking on its current form? Due, undoubtedly, to A New lovemaking ! During the great migrations from Asia to Western Europe, the new population of farmers and herders would bring the romantic kiss. We find the first written mention of the kiss in a South Asian text dating back to the Bronze Age (from the third millennium BC).
Cold Sores: A common manifestation of the herpes virus
Cold sores, known as “cold sores” in some areas, are small, painful blisters that often appear on the lips or around the mouth. They reason Herpes simplex virusThere are two main types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is usually responsible for cold sores. infection with this virus It is very common and can be acquired in childhood. Once in the body, the virus remains dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate at different times in a person’s life, causing cold sores. Common triggers include stress, fatigue, and menstruation sun exposure or even some infections.
Include primary symptoms itchyfollower burns Or pain in the area where the blister will appear. Next, fluid-filled blisters form, burst, and crust over before healing within one to two weeks.
Although there is no definitive treatment to permanently eliminate the herpes virus, several antiviral medications can help reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks.
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