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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2. Type 1 usually causes mouth sores, previously it rarely caused genital ulcers but this has changed. Most infected people have no symptoms but can release the virus between outbreaks. Learning about herpes can reduce risks.

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