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What type of herpes simplex virus causes genetically herpes?
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Both types: Herpes simplex type1 and type 2 can both cause genital herpes. Both types of herpes virus can also cause oral herpes. However, type 2 is most common in genital herpes.
Answered 4/22/2020
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Type 2: If you are speaking of 'genital' herpes, it is typically type 2, although the possibility of type 1 causing genital lesions is well documented.
Answered 9/28/2016
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