Herpes Simplex

A group of acute infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2 that is characterized by the development of one or more small fluid-filled vesicles with a raised erythematous base on the skin or mucous membrane. It occurs as a primary infection or recurs due to a reactivation of a latent infection. (Dorland, 27th ed.)

Also Known As:

Herpes Simplex Virus Infection

Infections: 526564
- Virus Diseases: 41777
  - DNA Virus Infections: 139
    - Herpesviridae Infections: 821
      - Herpes Simplex: 4215
  - Viral Skin Diseases: 14
    - Herpes Simplex: 4215
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 13127
  - Infectious Skin Diseases: 45
    - Viral Skin Diseases: 14
      - Herpes Simplex: 4215

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