herpes simplex

Noun

Meaning

a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system

an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

smallpox scabies herpes gonorrhea chlamydia syphilis crabs hookworm sleeping sickness sexually transmitted disease social disease crab louse chancroid canker sore molluscum contagiosum
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Hypernyms

herpes herpes virus

Hyponyms

HS1 HS2 HSV-1 cold sore genital herpes fever blister

Examples

BV is a risk factor for viral shedding and herpes simplex virus type 2 infection. Source: Internet

In some research the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) has been identified in a majority of cases diagnosed as Bell's palsy. citation This has given hope for anti-inflammatory and anti-viral drug therapy ( prednisone and acyclovir ). Source: Internet

Other causes include overgrowth of the commensal flora of the vagina. citation When associated with the ectocervix, inflammation may be caused by the herpes simplex virus. Source: Internet

Primary genital herpes simplex infection associated with Jewish ritual circumcision. Source: Internet

Rubin LG, Lanzkowsky P. Cutaneous neonatal herpes simplex infection associated with ritual circumcision. Source: Internet

Some viruses such as measles and herpes simplex may reach the lungs via the blood. citation The invasion of the lungs may lead to varying degrees of cell death. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

herpes genitalis herpes gladiatorum herpes labialis herpes simplex 1 herpes simplex 2 herpes simplex encephalitis