herpes simplex

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Definition of herpes simplex in English English dictionary

A viral disease caused by Herpes simplex viruses

Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are two strains of the herpesvirus family, Herpesviridae, which cause infections in humans. HSV-1 and 2 are also referred to as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and HHV-2)

Infection caused by herpes simplex virus. Type I typically produces a cluster of small blisters (cold sores, or fever blisters), usually on the lips or face; it can also infect the eyes. Type II, transmitted mostly through sexual contact, causes genital blisters, which rupture, becoming very painful. Oral sex can give either type the chance to infect the usual site of the other. In both types, the virus remains after symptoms end and can reactivate, causing blisters to reappear. Babies born to mothers with active herpes can become infected during birth; this can be prevented by cesarean section. There is no cure, but drugs can reduce severity and risk of transmission

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

Related Terms

herpes simplex virüs

Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are two strains of the herpesvirus family, Herpesviridae, which cause infections in humans. HSV-1 and 2 are also referred to as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and HHV-2)

herpes simplex 1

a herpes virus that causes oral herpes

herpes simplex 2

a herpes virus that can cause genital herpes

herpes simplex encephalitis

common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1; usually affects the temporal and frontal lobes

Hyphenation

her·pes sim·plex

Turkish pronunciation

hırpiz sîmpleks

Pronunciation

/ˈhərpēz ˈsəmˌpleks/ /ˈhɜrpiːz ˈsɪmˌplɛks/