oral herpes
Americannoun
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Memories may be supplemented by oral herpes or the Epstein-Barr virus.
From Scientific American ● May 18, 2023
HSV-1 is linked to oral herpes, while HSV-2 is linked to genital herpes, although both can exhibit outbreaks in other parts of the body.
From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2022
HSV-1, or oral herpes, causes cold sores around the mouth and face, and sometimes genital sores.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2018
It is related to herpes simplex virus 1, or oral herpes, which causes cold sores.
From Reuters ● Mar. 9, 2010
Ultraviolet light apparently weakens the immune system; after a severe sunburn, some people suffer outbreaks of oral herpes or other disorders.
From Time Magazine Archive
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