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HSV-2

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Noun1.HSV-2 - a herpes virus that can cause genital herpes
herpes simplex 2, HS2, HSV-II
herpes simplex virus, herpes simplex - a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
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While HSV1 causes of the disease, especially in the upper body or torso, HSV-2 is associated with skin diseases in the lower body.
Types of Herpes Viruses and What You Need to Know by Semul Johnson / Health care industry community
HSV-1 is also behind 40 per cent of genital herpes cases, while about 12 per cent of people have the virus' HSV-2 variant, which is the most common cause of genital herpes.
Kissing 'poses herpes risk' by Asian News International
Although, there is currently research being done on a vaccine for HSV-2 (herpes simplex type 2) to vaccinate women against genital herpes, and the scientists believe that this vaccine could easily be turned into a vaccine for the type 1 strain to prevent people from ever getting cold sores.
Are Cold Sores Contagious? Yes, and They'Re Especially Dangerous to ... by Andrew Kawoski / Family and marriage community
 
 
 
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