Prescott's Microbiology
Prescott's Microbiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260211887
Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
Publisher: McGraw Hill
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To determine: The reason for recurrent cold sores in people.

Introduction: Cold sore or a fever blister is a fluid-filled lesion that is commonly formed at the lips or the inside of nostrils. Cold sores present themselves near the nerve endings. As a result, they cause significant itching and burning sensation.

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To determine: The causative agents of cold sores.

Introduction: Viruses consists of nucleic acid and a protein coat. Since viruses lack a cell division machinery, they are unable to replicate on their own. Hence, viruses multiply within the cells of the hosts by utilizing the host’s cell division machinery. Viruses are responsible for causing a range of diseases in humans.

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