Any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
English: herpes, herpes virus
herpesEnglish
herpes, herpes simplex, herpes simplex virus, herpes virus
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Noun
Viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
English: herpes
A herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
English: herpes simplex, herpes simplex virus
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