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What Is The Definition For Herpes?
Herpes labialis is infection of the lips, mouth, or gums with the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small, painful
Alternative Names
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplex
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Herpes labialis is a common disease caused by infection of the mouth area with herpes simplex virus type 1. Most people in the United States are infected with this virus by age 20.
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Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals.Alternative NamesHerpes - genital;... Read more »
Herpes Esophagitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes esophagitis is a viral infection that involves inflammation and ulcers in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the... Read more »
Herpes: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesGenital herpes - resources; Resources - genital herpesInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on... Read more »
Herpes zoster
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. See also: Ramsay... Read more »
Herpes simplex
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes simplex is a viral infection that mainly affects the mouth or genital area.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThere are two strains of herpes... Read more »
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