drinks, food, or utensils with an infected person.
Indirect contact: Using items contaminated with the virus, like towels, lip balm, or cutlery.
Ezoic
Self-infection (Autoinoculation): Touching a cold sore and then touching other parts of the body, such as the eyes or genitals, can spread the virus.
Recognizing the Symptoms
Cold sores tend to follow a series of stages:
Tingling or itching: A burning or itching sensation is often the first sign, occurring 1–2 days before the sore appears.
Ezoic
Formation of blisters: Small, fluid-filled blisters develop, usually near the
