Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

Picture of herpes simplex virus type 2 lesion and usual locations

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HSV-2 usually occurs in the genital area (shaded).

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Last RevisedDecember 21, 2010
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: December 21, 2010
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease

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