: a herpesvirus (Simplexvirus humanalpha2) that is mostly spread by sexual contact and causes the type of herpes simplex typically involving the genital region
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“HSV-2.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/HSV-2. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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