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Article: Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
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- Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
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Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
What Is Herpes Simplex Virus?
How Common Is Herpes Simplex Virus?
How Is Herpes Simplex Virus Spread?
What Happens When Someone Has Herpes Simplex Virus?
Can Infection with Herpes Simplex Virus Be Prevented?
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Herpes simplex (HER-peez SIM-plex) virus is a virus that can cause several types of infections, including sores on the skin, usually around the mouth or in the
genital*
area.
*genital
- (JEH-nih-tul) refers to the external sexual organs.
KEYWORDS
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Cold sores
Fever blisters
Genital herpes
Herpes gladiatorum
Herpes keratitis
Herpes labialis
Herpes simplex
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