1. (noun) a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system

• herpes simplex virus

1. (noun) an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes

• cold sore
• fever blister
• herpes labialis
• oral herpes
• genital herpes
• herpes genitalis

2. (noun) a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system

• herpes simplex 1
• hs1
• hsv-1
• hsv-i
• herpes simplex 2
• hs2
• hsv-2
• hsv-ii

1. (noun) an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes

• herpes

2. (noun) a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system

• herpes
• herpes virus