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Also known as herpes simplex viral infection, herpes simplex infection, herpes simplex complex, herpes, herpesvirus hominis disease

Herpes simplex, often known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes infections are categorized by the area of the body that is infected. The two major types of herpes are oral herpes and genital herpes, though other forms also exist.

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Herpes simplex is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus that can affect different parts of the body, most commonly appearing as oral herpes (around the mouth) or genital herpes. The infection is categorized based on which area of the body is infected, though other forms of herpes simplex also exist.

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Medical condition.synonyms
Herpes simplex
Medical condition.image
Herpes(PHIL 1573 lores).jpg
Medical condition.caption
Oral herpes of the lower lip. Note the blisters in a group marked by an arrow.
Medical condition.field
Infectious disease
Medical condition.symptoms
Blisters that break open and form small ulcers, fever, swollen lymph nodes
Medical condition.duration
2–4 weeks
Medical condition.causes
Herpes simplex virus spread by direct contact
Medical condition.risks
Decreased immune function, stress, sunlight
Medical condition.diagnosis
Based on symptoms, PCR, viral culture
Medical condition.medication
Aciclovir, valaciclovir, paracetamol (acetaminophen), topical lidocaine
Medical condition.frequency
60–95% (adults)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
symptom or sign
Image
Herpes simplex pneumonia (3679099457).jpg
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disease transmission process
airborne transmission
symptoms and signs
lymphadenopathy
drug or therapy used for treatment
famciclovir
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WikiProject Medicine
minimal incubation period in humans
4
ICPC 2 ID
S71
Commons category
Herpes simplex
health specialty
dermatology
maximal incubation period in humans
12
topic's main category
Category:Herpes
ICD-9-CM
058.89
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