Found 2 items, similar to Herpes simplex.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: herpes simplex herpes simplex n 1: an infection caused by the herpes simples virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes 2: a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system [syn: herpes simplex virus]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Herpes simplex Herpes simplex \Her"pes simp`lex\, n. (Med.) either of two forms of herpesvirus infection, distinguished as being caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes mostly sores and eruptions around the mouth (cold sores and fever blisters) and at other points above the waist, and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), causing genital herpes. HSV-1 is also known in some cases to cause genital herpes infections. [PJC]