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What is herpes simplex type 2?
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Is often associated with lesions in the genital area
Rationale:
🔶 Herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) typically affects the genital region, causing painful vesicular lesions.
🔶 It is transmitted through sexual contact and remains latent in nerve ganglia, causing recurrent outbreaks.
🔶 The lesions may be accompanied by burning, itching, or flu-like symptoms during initial infection.
🔶 HSV-2 is different from HSV-1, which usually causes oral lesions.
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