I, too, was aware that in 1978 about 900 members of the Peopleâs Temple living at Jonestown in Guyana took their own lives with a concoction of grape Flavor-Aid, Valium, Phenergan and cyanide.
Both cold sore and fever blister refer to the lip blisters caused by infections of the Herpes Simplex I virus (not to be confused with Herpes Simplex II, which is generally associated with genital herpes). Cold Sores are viral infections which cause recurrent groups of irritating, even painful blisters on the lips. The Herpes Simplex I virus affects more than half of the adult population, and over 50 million people in the US experience at least one cold sore outbreak per year.
Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus. An outbreak usually occurs on or around the mouth and typically heals within two to three weeks.Fever blisters can be a lifelong irritant, since the virus remains dormant in the body throughout your life.he herpes virus that causes fever blisters thrive in moist, warm environments; using hydrogen peroxide will keep the affected area dry and free of moisture. 1  Dip a cotton ball in 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and dab it over the blisters.