NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Question
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Which virus is responsible for cold sores?
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HIV
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Herpes
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H1N1
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Streptococcus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
Detailed explanation-2: -Both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2, can cause oral or genital infection. Most often, HSV-1 causes gingivostomatitis, herpes labialis, and herpes keratitis. HSV-2 usually causes genital lesions. Transmission of HSV results from close contact with a person who is actively shedding virus.
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