herpes simplex virus

Noun

Meaning

a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

herpes simplex

Hypernyms

herpes herpes virus

Hyponyms

HS1 HS2 HSV-1 HSV-2 herpes simplex 2 HSV-II

Examples

Examples include Herpes simplex virus which causes cold sores and genital lesions as well as human cytomegalovirus which is associated with glandular fever and a range of conditions in immunocompromised patients and congenitally infected newborns. Source: Internet

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection can have multiple effects in the newborn. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

herpes simplex 2 herpes simplex encephalitis herpes simplex lesion herpes tonsurans herpes varicella zoster herpes varicella zoster virus