During a physical assessment the nurse notes vesicles. Which disease process is associated with this clinical manifestation?

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Vesicles are small, fluid-filled blisters that can appear on the skin. They are a common clinical manifestation of infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV can cause both oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2), both of which are characterized by the appearance of vesicles in the affected areas.

During a Physical Assessment the Nurse Notes Vesicles