Definition of Herpes genitalis

1. Noun. An infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area.

Exact synonyms: Genital Herpes
Generic synonyms: Herpes Simplex, Cupid's Disease, Cupid's Itch, Dose, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Social Disease, Std, Vd, Venereal Disease, Venereal Infection, Venus's Curse

Medical Definition of Herpes genitalis

1. A sexually transmitted infection caused by a herpes virus that results in the episodic outbreak of a painful vesicular skin eruption on the genitalia. The incubation period is approximately 6 days from the time of exposure. Other symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Herpes Genitalis

herostratically
herp
herpangia
herpangina
herpes B encephalomyelitis
herpes circinatus bullosus
herpes corneae
herpes desquamans
herpes digitalis
herpes encephalitis
herpes generalisatus
herpes gestationis
herpes gladiatorum
herpes iris
herpes oesophagitis
herpes simplex 1
herpes simplex 2
herpes simplex encephalitis
herpes simplex keratitis
herpes simplex type 1

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