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Cold Sore
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Cold Sore

    This person has a cold sore on the lower lip caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). The sore consists of several fluid-filled blisters surrounded by a reddish rim.

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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections

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