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• What is a cold sore?
• How do I get cold sores?
• What brings on the cold sores?
• Are they infectious?
• Can they be treated?
• How can I avoid getting one?
• If I have a cold sore should I see my doctor?
• I have a cold sore but am due to see my dentist. Will they still be able to treat me?
• What if I'm breast-feeding?
• Can you only get cold sores around the mouth or can you get them on other parts of the body?

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