human herpesvirus 2

human herpesvirus 2

herpes simplex virus, type 2. See: herpes simplex.

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hu·man her·pes·vi·rus 2

(hyū'măn hĕr'pēz-vī'rŭs)

Herpes simplex virus, type 2.
See: herpes simplex

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human herpesvirus 2

Abbreviation: HHV2

Herpes simplex virus 2.

See: herpes simplex virus

See also: herpesvirus

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human herpesvirus 2

The herpes simplex virus mainly responsible for causing sexually-transmitted herpes.

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