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herpes simplex

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  1. 1. n. an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes Source: wordnet
  2. 2. n. a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system Source: wordnet

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herpes encephalitisherpes genitalisherpes labialisherpes simplex 1herpes simplex 2herpes simplex encephalitisherpes simplex virus

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