In the 'Symptoms - Head - Mouth/Oral' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about cold sores:
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Do you experience cold sores (fever blisters)?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"No" |
No history of cold sores |
A symptom |
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"One outbreak, not repeated since" |
Past cold sores |
A symptom |
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"Infrequent outbreaks" |
Cold sores |
A symptom |
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"At least one outbreak every two years" |
Cold sores |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Cold Sore (Cold Sores, Fever Blister, Fever Blisters)
Localized collections of clear fluid causing elevation of the skin, separating it into an upper and lower layer, often recurring about once per year. Generally due to Herpes Type 1 (HSV1) and appearing as blisters on the outside surface of the lips but also on the face and inside the mouth, eventually breaking down to form small ulcers and finally scabs.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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