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herpes virus

n. any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin [syn: herpes]

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Herpes virus

Herpes virus may refer to:

  • the large family of DNA viruses known as Herpesviridae (or herpesviruses)
  • Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, the two types of herpesvirus responsible for herpes simplex infections

Usage examples of "herpes virus".

The herpes virus does not survive well in temperatures much above body heat.

Direct contact with THC killed herpes virus in a University of South Florida (Tampa) 1990 research study by Dr.