Definition of genital herpes

Definitions

Noun

an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area

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Synonyms

herpes genitalis

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More General Terms

Cupid''s disease Cupid''s itch dose herpes simplex sexually transmitted disease social disease STD VD venereal disease venereal infection Venus''s curse

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