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Acute vs. Persistent Viral Infections
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions / Acute vs. Persistent Viral Infections / Problem 5

A 30-year-old woman presents with painful vesicular lesions on her lip. She reports similar episodes occurring over the past few years, usually triggered by stress or illness. PCR confirms the presence of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Which type of infection is the patient most likely experiencing?

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