<prompt> Regarding HSV-2 infection-Primary infection is usually wide spreadRecurrent attacks are due to reactivation of latent infectionEncephalitis can be caused by HSV - 2New born may acquire infection the bih canal at the time of labour  <response>: Primary infections though self-limited are more severe and widespread and associated with systemic infections. Recurrent infections are more localized. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKERS TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:468 