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Alternate Name(s): Aphthous ulcer; Ulcer - aphthous ... Canker sores are a common form of mouth ulcer . They occur in women more often than men. They may occur at any age, but usually first appear between the ages of 10 and 40. Canker sores usually appear on the inner surface of the cheeks and lips, ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000998.htm#Cau...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000998.htm#Causes,%20incidence,%20and%20risk%20factors
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Canker sores affect millions. Medically this condition is known as Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) and nearly 20 percent of the population is affected. We know you may have questions regarding canker sores. Here we answer your ... Q: Are canker sores contagious? Can I pass them on when I kiss my significant other?
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www.saveyoursmile.com/cankersores/dzcankersores3.html
www.saveyoursmile.com/cankersores/dzcankersores3.html
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The good news is that canker sores are not contagious like some other mouth sores, such as cold sores. So you can't spread canker sores by sharing food or kissing someone. Cold sores, however, are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which can pass from person to person.
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kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/mouth/canker.ht...
kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/mouth/canker.html
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Canker sores affect millions. Medically this condition is known as Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) and nearly 20 percent of the population is affected. We know you may have questions regarding canker sores. ... Q: Are canker sores contagious ? Can I pass them on when I kiss my significant other ?
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www.saveyoursmile.com/dzcankersores.html
www.saveyoursmile.com/dzcankersores.html
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Canker sores have not been proven to be caused by a virus, and they are not contagious, or a sign of any other disease. ... For more information on canker sores, see Alice's archived answers to Cold sores vs. canker sores -- Oral sex risks?, Cold sores + oral sex = Genital herpes?, and Fever blisters on lips.
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www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0733.html
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When cold sores do occur inside the mouth, it is usually on the gums or the roof of the mouth. Canker sores commonly occur only inside the mouth. They are not caused by a virus so don't worry that canker sores are contagious.
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www.googlibrary.com/canker%20sores/canker-sore-contagio...
www.googlibrary.com/canker%20sores/canker-sore-contagious.htm
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What signs and symptoms distinguish canker sores from other types of mouth ulcers? ... The hallmark characteristics of canker sores are their appearance, location, and the fact that they are recurrent. Additionally, the tissues surrounding a canker sore ... There is no evidence to suggest that canker sores are contagious.
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www.animated-teeth.com/canker_sores/t2_mouth_ulcers.htm
www.animated-teeth.com/canker_sores/t2_mouth_ulcers.htm
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