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oral herpes

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noun

Pathology.

  1. a disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 1, characterized primarily by a cluster of small, transient blisters chiefly at the edge of the lip or nostril; herpes labialis.

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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

The prevalence of both genital and oral herpes simplex virus infections has declined steadily since 2000.

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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