Herpes simplex (redirected from Herpes simplex virus disease)

herpes sim·plex (smplks)

n.

1. A recurrent viral disease that is caused by herpesvirus type one and is marked by fluid-containing vesicles on the mouth, lips, or face; cold sore.

2. A recurrent viral disease that is caused by herpesvirus type two and is marked by fluid-containing vesicles on the genitals.

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Herpes simplex

A virus that causes sores on the lips (cold sores) or on the genitals (genital herpes).

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herpes simplex,

n disease caused by the herpes simplex virus characterized by episodic blisters on the mucous membranes and skin.

Herpes simplex.

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herpes simplex (hur´pēz sim´plex),

n an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Primary infection, occurring most often in children between 2 and 5 years of age, may result in apparent clinical disease or such manifestations as acute herpetic gingivostomatitis, keratoconjunctivitis, vulvovaginitis, or encephalitis. Recurrent manifestations may include herpes labialis (fever blisters or cold sores), dendritic corneal ulcers, or genital herpes simplex. See also herpes labialis and gingivostomatitis, herpetic.

Herpes simplex.