Genital Herpes is Caused by the Following Herpes Simplex Viruses

Question

Genital herpes is caused by the following herpes simplex viruses
A)HSV-1 and HSV-2
B)HSV-2 and HSV-4
C)HSV-1 and HSV-3
D)HSV-3 and HSV-4

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes is caused by both HSV-1 and HSV-2, but HSV-2 is considered to be the primary cause. HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes through oral sex. Neither HSV-3 nor HSV-4 exist as recognized subtypes of herpes simplex virus.