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I ask dis question last week i did not get the answer, what cause herpes?

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Dr. Shabbir Hossain answered

Herpes simplex vrus: This is caused by a virus, herpes simplex. Oral lesions are usually caused by type 1 virus, and genital ones are usually caused by type 2.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 2/25/2017

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A member asked:

I ask dis question last week i did not get the answer, what cause herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shabbir Hossain answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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