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Herpes virus(Herpes)
Viruses from the family herperviridae. At least seven species of herpesvirus are known to be infectious to man: herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, varicella zoster virus, epstein-barr virus, cytomegalovirus, human herpesvirus 6, and human herpesvirus 7.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very common
Body locations
Pelvis, Mouth
Risk factors
Personal
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