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Herpes is any of several infectious diseases
caused by viruses of the herpes group. Herpes
simplex (I) is the causative agent of a
common inflammation, the cold sore. Herpes
simplex (II) is responsible for genital
herpes, a highly contagious, sexually
transmitted disease characterized by painful
blisters in the genital area.
Subject by: Andrew Row