Approximately 60%-80% of Americans acquire herpes simplex, usually HSV-1, in epithelial lesions commonly known as

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Cold sores are commonly associated with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is highly prevalent in the United States. Chancres are lesions associated with syphilis, pox refers to various viral illnesses such as chickenpox or smallpox, shingles is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (which also causes chickenpox), and hives are a different type of skin rash.

Approximately 60%-80% of Americans Acquire Herpes Simplex, Usually HSV-1, in Epithelial