Genital herpes is caused by ___.

Herpes simplex virus

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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Human papillomavirus

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
Herpes simplex virus

Genital herpes is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. The virus comes in two types. Type I infections cause sores on the mouth and lips while Type II causes sores around genitals and the rectum. Around 80% of all infections are Type II.

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