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Re: are canker sores always from herpes?

From: Garry Siegel, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 17:49:02 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 29 Apr 2002, Amanda wrote: >
>I know that canker sores and cold sores in the mouth are symptoms of
>herpes, but I was just wondering if that is the only cause. I have had
>canker sores periodically appear since I was very young so I know this
>is not a STI I have contracted. I have noticed, however, that my fiance
>gets canker sores much more often than I do (he also had canker sores
>before I met him) and sometimes I wonder if by kissing him when he has
>outbreaks if that will cause me to have an outbreak too? Are some people
>just naturally more affected than others? I guess I just don't
>understand why his is so much worse than mine.
>
>Thanks,
>Amanda.

It is herpes, and the degree/frequency varies.

Garry

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Garry E. Siegel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Roswell, GA
Private Practice



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