herpes simplex
noun
herpes sim·plex
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Definition of herpes simplex
: either of two diseases caused by herpesviruses (species Human herpesvirus 1 and Human herpesvirus 2 of the genus Simplexvirus) and marked especially by watery blisters on the skin or mucous membranes of the lips, mouth, face, or genital region
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The boyfriend’s test, taken under Cochran’s supervision, showed infection with herpes simplex virus. — Edmund H. Mahony, courant.com, "State Supreme Court says a doctor can be negligent when his patient spreads disease," 12 July 2019 In fact, the UCSD team also found reworked host-cell messages that had been infected with herpes simplex virus-2, which is related to CMV. — Quanta Magazine, "Viruses Find a New Way to Hijack Cells," 6 Dec. 2016 Short for herpes simplex virus, HSV comes in two varieties. — Karen Kaplan, chicagotribune.com, "Yes, President Trump, there is a difference between HIV and HPV. Here's a handy tipsheet," 21 May 2018 The university has acknowledged that there were serious problems with Halford’s work, and its medical school has halted all herpes simplex virus research. — Amanda Schaffer, WIRED, "The Dying Scientist and His Rogue Vaccine Trial," 1 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'herpes simplex.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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