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What Is Herpes Simplex Virus?
- Herpes Simplex - Treatment for Oral Herpes
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Berger JR, Houff S. Neurological complications of herpes simplex virus type 2 infection. Arch Neurol. May 2008; 65(5):596-600.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 among persons aged 14 - 49 years -- United States, 2005-2008. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2010 Apr 23;59(15):456-9.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Workowski KA, Berman SM. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2006. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2006 Aug...
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