Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. HSV is caused by a ________.
  2. 4. Medication can help control HSV, but there is no ________.
  3. 7. One way to reduce transmission is avoiding contact during an ________.
  4. 8. A person may not know they have HSV because they can be ________.
  5. 10. HSV-2 is more commonly linked to ________ herpes.
  6. 11. Doctors diagnose HSV using testing or physical ________.
  7. 13. A newborn infected with HSV may develop neonatal ________.
  8. 14. A common symptom of HSV that may appear around the mouth or genitals.
  9. 16. The antiviral medication acyclovir helps reduce ________.
  10. 18. The best way to protect yourself is through communication and safe ________.
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  1. 1. Another word for a disease that spreads through sexual contact.
  2. 2. The virus remains in the body for ________.
  3. 4. HSV can spread through skin-to-skin ________.
  4. 5. HSV-1 is commonly associated with ________ herpes.
  5. 6. HSV outbreaks may be triggered by stress or a weakened ________ system.
  6. 7. HSV symptoms can return in repeated ________.
  7. 9. HSV is classified as a sexually transmitted ________.
  8. 12. HSV can spread even when there are no visible ________.
  9. 15. Latex ________ can reduce the risk of spreading HSV.
  10. 17. HSV can sometimes cause itching, pain, or burning before a ________ appears.