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Cold sores are caused by a virus HSV-type 1.
Yes oral herpes is a viral infection.

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The common cold is a active virus.

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Cold sores are an active virus.

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A cold sore is a latent viral infection.

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Yes, it's caused by the herpes virus.

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Q: Is the common cold an active or inactive virus?
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What is an example of active virus?

The common cold is a great example of an active virus. Also, the flu and the herpes virus are also considered to be active viruses.


That the cold virus is an active virus or a hidden virus?

active virus


Does the virus cause a common cold?

Yes a virus does cause the common cold.


Where did the common cold come from?

The common cold is caused by a virus passed from person to person. This rhinovirus is the virus that causes the common cold.


What is the rhino virus Howrse answer?

the rhino virus is the common cold


Is the common cold virus a lytic or lysogenic virus?

lytic


What colour is the common cold virus?

Yellow


What is a virus that can cause cancer?

The common cold


What are the common cold and flu examples of?

A virus.


What is the difference between active virus and latent virus?

A hidden virus is known in the words in its name "HIDDEN virus". It hides and stays inactive. The active virus is also known in its name too "ACTIVE virus". The two viruses have different ways on spreading it own kind throughout the host or hosts.


Is common cold infectious or noninfectious?

The common cold is infectious. It is a upper respiratory infection caused by a virus.


Why do you get common cold?

Because a cold-causing virus has been introduced to your body.