_ is a common causative agent of genital herpes.
Correct answer: B. HSV-2
- A. HSV-1
- B. HSV-2
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of these
Explanation
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-2). Sexual contact is the primary way that the virus spreads. After the initial infection, the virus lies dormant in your body and can reactivate several times a year.
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