Genital herpes is type of STD caused by:
Correct answer: C. A virus
- A. A bacterium
- B. A sporozoan
- C. A virus
- D. A fungus
Explanation
Genital herpes is a type of STD caused by a virus, specifically the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. While HSV-1 is typically associated with oral herpes (cold sores), it can also cause genital herpes through oral-genital contact. HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes, transmitted through sexual contact with an infected individual.
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