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Which of the Following Statements About Herpes Simplex Type 2

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Which of the following statements about herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) is FALSE?


A) There is a low risk of disease transmission via casual contact.
B) HSV-2 is responsible for 70 to 90 percent of all genital herpes cases.
C) In addition to painful lesions to the infected area, fever and enlarged lymph nodes can be present during the initial presentation of the infection.
D) Treatment with acyclovir can eradicate the virus.

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