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Does Genital HSV-1 Establish Latency In The Genital Area?
Question: I understand that HSV-1 usually establishes latency in the nerves near the head and that reactivating from there, HSV-1 causes viral shedding and outbreaks on lips, nose, oral mucosa, and sometimes other parts of the face. Does genital HSV-1 establish latency in the genital area?
Brief Answer:
Hsv - 2 is more native to genital latency than Hsv - 1
Detailed Answer:
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I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern
Yes, Hsv - 1 can establishes latency in genital area but less often than Hsv - 2. Hsv - 2 is more native to genital latency and it causes more frequent and severe recurrences of genital herpes as compared to Hsv - 1 which causes less frequent and milder recurrences of genital herpes
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Hsv - 2 is more native to genital latency than Hsv - 1
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern
Yes, Hsv - 1 can establishes latency in genital area but less often than Hsv - 2. Hsv - 2 is more native to genital latency and it causes more frequent and severe recurrences of genital herpes as compared to Hsv - 1 which causes less frequent and milder recurrences of genital herpes
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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