Which of the following statements is true regarding herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)and HSV-2?

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HSV-1 is typically associated with causing cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth, while HSV-2 is associated with causing genital herpes. Therefore, statement B is true. Statements A, C, and D are false. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are both double-stranded DNA viruses, not single-stranded RNA viruses. While the primary outbreak of HSV-1 is typically around the mouth, it can also cause genital herpes. Lastly, humans are the only known reservoir for both HSV-1 and HSV-2.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Herpes Simplex