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Course Objectives: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with up-to-date information on herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections and the role of asymptomatic shedding in their transmission. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: Describe the clinical presentations of HSV-1 and HSV-2. Explain the role of asymptomatic shedding in the transmission of HSV. Discuss two ways that an infection with HSV-2 can increase the risk of acquiring HIV.