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Herpes simplex virus type 2


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Picture of herpes simplex virus type 2 lesion and usual locations

Illustration copyright 2004 Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com

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


Last Updated: January 13, 2009
Medical Review:
Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine

Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease


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