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Regarding HSV-2 infection-

Primary infection is usually wide spread

Recurrent attacks are due to reactivation of latent infection

Encephalitis can be caused by HSV - 2

New born may acquire infection the bih canal at the time of labour

High-Yield Explanation

Primary infections though self-limited are more severe and widespread and associated with systemic infections. Recurrent infections are more localized. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:468

Regarding HSV-2 infection-

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