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.
There are two types of herpes, oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2). One hundred million Americans have HSV-1, more commonly known as cold sores, and it is possible for oral herpes to spread to the genitals, as it is possible for genital herpes to spread to the mouth.