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Definition of Herpes simplex virus
1. Noun. A herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system.
Generic synonyms: Herpes, Herpes Virus
Specialized synonyms: Herpes Simplex 1, Hs1, Hsv-1, Hsv-i, Herpes Simplex 2, Hs2, Hsv-2, Hsv-ii
Medical Definition of Herpes simplex virus
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Herpes Simplex Virus
Literary usage of Herpes simplex virus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"Although herpes simplex virus (HSV) is reputed for its lability (1), recovery of
this virus from clinical specimens is facilitated by utilizing a transport ..."
2. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"Epidemiology of genital herpes simplex virus infection. Epidemiol Rev 1985; 7:12746.
... Whitley RJ, Hutto С Neonatal herpes simplex virus infections. ..."
3. Preventing HIV Infection Among Injecting Drug Users in High Risk Countries by Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Academies Press (U.S. (2007)
"HIV infection has also been associated with reactivation of herpes simplex virus
type 2. Herpes lesions provide a convenient entry point for HIV. ..."
4. Smokeless Tobacco Or Health: An International Perspective by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"Workshop on the treatment and prevention of herpes simplex virus infection.
Journal of Infectious Diseases 127:117- 119,1973. Offenbacher, S., Weathers ..."
5. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"A seroepidemiologic survey of the prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 ...
Genital herpes simplex virus infections: clinical manifestations, course, ..."
6. National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Out-Of-Home by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Exclusion of children infected with herpes simplex virus and varicella- zoster
virus may not control these illnesses in child care, but exclusion may help ..."
7. Screening for Infectious Diseases Among Substance Abusers: A Treatment by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Most infections are caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), ... Background
Epidemiology The occurrence of herpes simplex virus is widespread. ..."
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