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: 539155
- Virus Diseases: 42919
  - DNA Virus Infections: 145
    - Herpesviridae Infections: 836
      - Herpes Simplex: 4250
  - Viral Skin Diseases: 14
    - Herpes Simplex: 4250
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 13402
  - Infectious Skin Diseases: 46
    - Viral Skin Diseases: 14
      - Herpes Simplex: 4250

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