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Genital herpes is a common STI caused by _______. A. HST B. HSV C. HIV D. HPV

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Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-type 1 commonly causes fever blisters on the mouth or face (oral herpes), while HSV-type 2 typically affects the genital area (genital herpes). However, both viral types can cause either genital or oral infections.

In other words the answer is B)HSV

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Herpes type 1 and 2 (Herpes type 2 is genital) are both caused by the Herpes Simple Virus or HSV.