herpes

Definitions

1. A highly infectious virus. There are two types, virus type I and II. Although both viral types can cause either genital or oral infections, Herpes Simplex I or HSV-I. (oral herpes; cold sores) is generally found on the the mouth and lips. It is much less serious then type II and is not considered an STD. Herpes Simplex II or HSV-II (genital herpes) is more often found on the genitalia.

2. When no type is specified, herpes refers to genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease caused by Herpes Simplex Virus-Type II.
SEE ALSO: herped up; herp; herpie.

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