A homocysteine blood test is done to: 1  Help identify vitamin B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency. 2  Help identify a rare inherited disease (homocystinuria) that causes a deficiency of one of several enzymes needed to convert food to energy.  Help determine a cause for otherwise unexplained blood clots.
Category : Causes of Bed Sores. Common Causes of Bed Sores. Bedsores are damaged skin caused by a lack of proper blood flow to the skin because of pressure. The bedsore can occur in individuals at any age when bedridden, in a chair or wheelchair without the ability to reposition themselves.
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth.