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Oral Herpes

Learn about cold sores, also known as fever blisters, canker sores, and oral herpes.
FDA Approves Zovirax for Cold Sores
Press release from GlaxoSmithKline about FDA approval of Zovirax as a treatment for cold sores.
Cold Sores - Basic Information
Learn more about how the herpes simplex virus causes cold sores and who is at risk for cold sores.
Cold Sores - Treatments
There are several effective treatments for cold sores. This article discusses FDA-approved treatments for cold sores and antiviral medications that may be prescribed for cold sores "off-label".
Facts about Cold Sores
Good information about cold sores or oral herpes from your Dentistry Guide.
Canker Sores
A discussion of cold sores, or oral herpes, and alternative therapies.
Cold Sores
Basic information about cold sores, or oral herpes.
Treatment of Cold Sores
Discusses treatment options for cold sores, or oral herpes.
Zovirax - Newly Approved Treatment for Cold Sores
Press release from GlaxoSmithKline about Valtrex - a new topical treatment for cold sores.
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