Genital herpes is caused by which virus?

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Genital herpes is caused by which virus?

Explanation:
Genital herpes is caused by a herpesvirus, most commonly herpes simplex virus type 2. This virus is transmitted through sexual contact and tends to infect the genital area, producing painful sores and recurrent outbreaks because it remains latent in nerve cells and can reactivate. While herpes simplex virus type 1 (often linked to cold sores) can also cause genital herpes, the typical cause of genital infections is type 2. The other viruses listed are not responsible for genital herpes: Varicella Zoster causes chickenpox and shingles, HIV causes AIDS, and Hepatitis B affects the liver.

Genital herpes is caused by a herpesvirus, most commonly herpes simplex virus type 2. This virus is transmitted through sexual contact and tends to infect the genital area, producing painful sores and recurrent outbreaks because it remains latent in nerve cells and can reactivate. While herpes simplex virus type 1 (often linked to cold sores) can also cause genital herpes, the typical cause of genital infections is type 2. The other viruses listed are not responsible for genital herpes: Varicella Zoster causes chickenpox and shingles, HIV causes AIDS, and Hepatitis B affects the liver.

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