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Genital herpes is an
infection caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV. There are two
types of HSV, and both can cause genital herpes. HSV type 1 most
commonly infects the lips causing sores known as fever blisters or
cold sores, but it also can infect the genital area and produce
sores there. HSV type 2 is the usual cause of genital herpes, but
it also can infect the mouth during oral sex. A person who has
genital herpes infection can easily pass or transmit the virus to
an uninfected person during sex. |
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