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Human herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2)
A herpes virus that causes genital herpes, characterized by sores in the area of the genitalia. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). This virus, like human herpesvirus 1, can cause infection of the brain (encephalitis)…
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