Cold sores are typically caused by Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1). Genital herpes on the other hand is usually caused by a different strand of the virus called Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2). It is possible to transfer the different viruses to other areas of the body.
Chuck Barris, the wacky host of The Gong Show, died Tuesday at the age of 87. His publicist confirmed he passed away from natural causes at his home in Palisades, New York. Barris was the creator of The Gong Show and two other popular TV game shows, The Newlywed Game and The Dating Game.
Ex-'Tonight Show' Host Johnny Carson Dies. LOS ANGELES â The king of late-night talk shows, Johnny Carson (search), died Sunday of complications from emphysema. He was 79. Mr. Carson passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, his nephew, Jeff Sotzing, told The Associated Press. He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable.