Cold sore discovery IDs unknown trigger for those annoying flare-ups

Published on February 28, 2025

Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores -- and genital herpes flare-ups caused by the same virus -- after researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body.

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