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HSV-2

American  
Or HSV-II
  1. herpes simplex virus type 2. herpes simplex


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Courtney Brame, 34, started the herpes education advocacy organization and podcast Something Positive for Positive People after his own HSV-2 diagnosis.

From New York Times Feb. 18, 2023

It is estimated that more than 1 out of 9 Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have an HSV-2 infection.

From Salon Dec. 29, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend screening for HSV-1 or HSV-2.

From Seattle Times Oct. 28, 2020

In animal studies, his team’s RNA vaccine for HSV-2 outperformed a protein-based vaccine2.

From Nature Jul. 20, 2020

There are two kinds of herpes virus types—HSV-1 and HSV-2.

From Slate Mar. 2, 2018

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