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Why Do So Many People Have Herpes Virus?

A frequent sexually transmitted disease impacting more than 400 million people globally is genital herpes. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the cause, and it is distinguished by lifetime illness and sporadic reactivation. Single or many ulcerating lesions on the genitalia, perineum, glutes, upper thighs, or perianal areas characterize a noticeable outbreak. Initial infection symptoms could […]

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