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Patient-reported etiology of genital lesions from which HSV was isolated
| Women | Men |
|---|---|
| Yeast infection | Folliculitis |
| Vaginitis | Jock itch |
| Urinary tract infection | “Normal” itch |
| Urethral syndrome | Zipper burns |
| Menstrual complaint | Hemorrhoids |
| Hemorrhoids | Allergy to condoms |
| Allergy to: | Irritation from: |
| Condoms | Tight jeans |
| Sperm | Sexual intercourse |
| Spermicide | Bike seat |
| Elastic/pantyhose | Insect or spider bites |
| Irritation or rash from: | |
| Sexual intercourse | |
| Bike seat | |
| Shaving |
