Some conditions may also cause you to have blood or protein in your urine. If you have a urinary problem, see your healthcare provider. Urinalysis and other urine tests can help to diagnose the problem. Treatment depends on the cause.
Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1, which is transmitted by such forms of contact as kissing an infected person or sharing eating utensils, towels, or razors. Genital herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 2.
Save. There is actually no difference between cold sores and herpes. Cold sores are caused by infection by the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), also known as human herpesvirus-1 (HHV-1). This is why the condition is also known as oral herpes.