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What is the scientific name of the organism that causes herpes?
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Herpes: Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2. These viruses are double stranded dna viruses that are enveloped in a protein.
Answered 12/9/2012
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Cause of herpes is: Herpes simplex virus. Can be type one (usually mouth/lips) or type two (usually genital). There is also herpes zoster, the cause of shingles (the same virus that causes chickenpox). There are other members of the herpesvirus family: http://www.Patient.Co.Uk/doctor/human-herpes-viruses.Htm.
Answered 12/15/2012
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