Herpes Simplex Definition

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noun
A recurrent, incurable form of herpes usually affecting the mouth, lips, or face (type one) or the genitals (type two): the genital type is a sexually transmitted disease.
Webster's New World
The herpesvirus, designated herpes simplex type one, that causes this infection.
American Heritage Medicine
A recurrent viral infection, caused by a herpesvirus, that is sexually transmitted and marked by the eruption of fluid-containing vesicles usually on the genitals.
American Heritage Medicine
The herpesvirus, designated herpes simplex type two, that causes this infection.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • herpes simplex virus

Origin of Herpes Simplex

  • New Latin herpēs simplex Latin herpēs herpes Latin simplex simple

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Herpes Simplex Sentence Examples

  • Most of us have had chickenpox, most of us have had herpes simplex 1 or 2 or both.

  • Eczema herpeticum Infection with the herpes simplex virus can also occur in skin affected by eczema herpeticum Infection with the herpes simplex virus can also occur in skin affected by eczema.

  • In the normal brain, herpes simplex virus can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain which is potentially fatal.

  • Her doctor, Dr. Green, diagnosed herpes simplex encephalitis.

  • The doctors told us Lauren was suffering from herpes simplex encephalitis.

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