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The HSV-2 virus is the virus that causes genital herpes; HSV-1 is oral herpes virus which can be contracted genitally.
Herpes simplex virus type 2 is the virus that causes genital herpes.
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∙ 11y agoHerpes is caused by a simplex virus.
There are many things that can trigger a break out but the main triggers are being run down, stress, being out in sun or cold weather for too long.
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What virus causes shingles?
It's the same virus that causes chicken pox - the herpes virus.
What is herpes in cold sores?
Te herpes virus causes cold sores.
What causes a canker sore?
An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes
What does the medical abbreviation HSV mean?
HSV stands for herpes simplex virus, the virus that causes genital herpes and cold sores.herpe simplex virus
What viral infection causes mumps?
Herpes virus
What causes blistered lips?
herpes virus or allergy to the sun The Herpes virus that causes lip blisters is not an STD, it is a virus called Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HPV1). The sexually-transmitted disease type of Herpes is HPV2. So don't worry, having those sores on your lip doesn't mean you have an STD.
What virus is similar to chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a member of the herpes virus family, which includes herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus.
What skin ailment causes cold sores?
The herpes virus causes cold sores.
If you have herpes or have had the chickenpox does that mean that you are CMV positive?
No, cytomegalovirus is a separate virus from Varicella Zoster virus (the one that causes chickenpox) and herpes simplex virus (which causes genital herpes and cold sores and related illnesses). It is possible to have all three at the same time, but they are separate viruses and if you have herpes or have had the chickenpox, it does not mean that you are CMV positive.
Can it cause a sore?
Infection with the herpes virus causes cold sores.
What is a member of the herpes virus family that causes a variety of diseases?
cytomegalo
What is an incureable virus that causes blistering sores in the genital area?
Herpes
