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Please help! what is the classification of herpes simplex?
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It is a virus: Which can be sexually transmitted. Herpes simplex virus 1 is most often seen with cold sores (oral) ; herpes simplex 2 is most often seen w genitalia.
Answered 1/21/2014
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