Preferred Term:
herpes simplex
Definition:
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.
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/45320
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