Asked in PMC Practice Test 24 (2021) 2021Moderate

_ is the usual 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 an STD caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). So, option B is correct.

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