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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. infectious diseases and infestations
  3. infectious diseases
  4. viral diseases of animals and humans
  5. Herpesviridae infections
  6. herpes simplex
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. infectious diseases and infestations
  3. infectious diseases
  4. viral diseases of animals and humans
  5. Herpesviridae infections
  6. herpes simplex

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herpes simplex

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Definition

  • Information A group of acute infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2 that is characterized by the development of one or more small fluid-filled vesicles with a raised erythematous base on the skin or mucous membrane. It occurs as a primary infection or recurs due to a reactivation of a latent infection.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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