This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Specific Infections, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
HSV 2 causes: 
Select and explain. 
A. Genital herpes, B. Genital warts, C. Herpes zoster, D. Genital ulcer
A: Genital herpes
Answer: A: Genital herpes 
Explanation: Ans: a (Genital herpes) Ref: Shaw, 13th ed, p. 113Heipes genitalis is caused by HSV type 2. It is the most common DNA viral infection encountered in vulval disease.Symptoms: Tingling, itching, paraesthesia - vesicles - painful ulcers.Treatment: AcyclovirNote:Genital warts (condyloma accuminata) caused by HPV 6,11.Heipes zoster is caused by varicella virus.