A patient is concerned about contracting herpes genitalis from a sexual partner and asks the nurse what to expect if the infection is present. In which order should the nurse explain the infection to the patient?

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First, the patient will develop blister-like vesicles (E), which then spontaneously appear as lesions (B). After the initial outbreak, the virus enters a dormant phase with no lesions (D). Emotional triggers can cause reactivation (A), and oral acyclovir is taken as prescribed to manage outbreaks (C).

A Patient Is Concerned About Contracting Herpes Genitalis from a Sexual