Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are two strains of the herpes virus family. HSV-1 is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth and face (cold sores), while HSV-2 is sexually transmitted and is usually associated with genital ulcers or sores.
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