Definition of Oral herpes

1. Noun. Caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

Exact synonyms: Cold Sore, Fever Blister, Herpes Labialis
Generic synonyms: Herpes Simplex

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oral Herpes

oral contraception
oral contraceptive
oral contraceptive pill
oral contract
oral epithelial nevus
oral exam
oral examination
oral fissure
oral fistula
oral focal mucinosis
oral glucose
oral gratification
oral haemorrhage
oral hairy leukoplakia
oral health
oral herpes (current term)
oral hygiene
oral hygiene index
oral lactose tolerance test
oral manifestations
oral medicine
oral membrane
oral mucosa
oral mucositis
oral part of pharynx
oral pathology
oral personality
oral pharynx
oral physiotherapy

Literary usage of Oral herpes

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Screening for Infectious Diseases Among Substance Abusers: A Treatment by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Genital, rectal, or oral herpes recurs in 60 to 80 percent of persons whose primary infection was symptomatic. These recurrent episodes of herpes are milder ..."

2. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"Bites from monkeys with oral herpes lesions are the greatest hazard to laboratory and animal care personnel. Exposures of broken skin or mucous membranes to ..."

3. National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Out-of-Home by DIANE Publishing Company (1990)
"Illness and viral excretion may persist a week or more; severe open skin sores may prevent oral intake and necessitate hospitaliza- tion.50 oral herpes is ..."

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