Which of the Following Statements is TRUE with Regard to Oral

Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to oral herpes?
A) Lesions become more severe with each recurrence.
B) Ninety percent of all cases are caused by human herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2).
C) Lesions can be triggered by emotional stress or physiologic changes.
D) Primary infections are usually characterized by severe lesions.
E) There is an effective cure for oral herpes.

Accepted Answer

Lesions can be triggered by emotional stress or physiologic changes, but they do not necessarily become more severe with each recurrence. Oral herpes is usually caused by human herpesvirus 1 (HHV-1), not HHV-2. Primary infections can be severe, but not always. There is no effective cure for oral herpes, only treatments to manage symptoms.