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Medical Conditions - Herpes Simplex Virus

Herpes simplex is a contagious viral infection affecting the genitals or the mouth. The symptoms include the formation of sores around the genital region and the mouth. Herpes simplex is a sexually-transmitted disease that requires medical attention.

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Herpes Simplex - Types, Symptoms, Risk, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Herpes simplex virus is contagious and causes sores and blisters in the mouth and genital areas. Read the article to know more about it.

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Herpetic whitlow occurs when an open cut or sore finger comes in contact with the herpes simplex virus.

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Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1 is an alphaherpesvirus (an endemic in Asian macaques) related to the herpes simplex virus (HSV) family.

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Herpes Simplex Encephalitis - Etiology, Signs and Symptoms, and Treatment.

Herpes simplex encephalitis is a rare neurological disorder where brain inflammation is seen. More information is given in the article.

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Penciclovir - Indication, Dosage, Precautions, and Pharmacological Aspects

Penciclovir is a drug used to treat herpes labialis which is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). Read the article below to learn more.

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Neonatal Herpes Simplex Infection - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention

Neonatal herpes simplex infection is a viral infection that can occur in newborn babies caused by the HSV-1 and HSV-2 viruses.

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Dermatologic Manifestations of Herpes Simplex: An Overview

Herpes simplex is a contagious and localized viral infection that causes blistering. Read this article to know more about it.

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Herpes Labialis

Herpes labialis also known colloquially as a cold sore or a fever blister, is a commonly occurring but infectious group of lesions occurring in the oral cavity.

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