A 22-year-old woman is being seen at the clinic for problems with vulvar pain,dysuria,and fever.On physical examination,the nurse notes the following: clusters of small,shallow vesicles with surrounding erythema on the labia.There is also inguinal lymphadenopathy present.The most likely cause of these lesions is:

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Herpes simplex virus type 2 presents with clusters of small,shallow vesicles with surrounding erythema that erupt on the genital areas.There is also the presence of inguinal lymphadenopathy.The individual reports local pain,dysuria,and fever.

A 22-Year-Old Woman Is Being Seen at the Clinic for Problems