herpes
noun
her·pes
ˈhər-(ˌ)pēz 
: any of several inflammatory diseases of the skin caused by herpesviruses and characterized by clusters of vesicles
especially
: herpes simplex
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For example, the implants may have been contaminated with antibiotic-resistant staphylococcus, herpes B virus, and other pathogens.
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2023
Three of the people reported no symptoms, while another reported a painful rash, which was misdiagnosed as herpes.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
This is especially true if your cat is positive for feline herpes virus.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2023
Three of the people reported no symptoms, while another reported a painful rash, which was misdiagnosed as herpes.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
This is especially true if your cat is positive for feline herpes virus.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
Theranos executives described their innovation as the ability to diagnose everything from cancer to heart disease or herpes from extremely small amounts of blood.
—Steve Brozak, STAT, 8 Dec. 2022
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“Herpes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herpes. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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herpes
noun
her·pes
ˈhər-(ˌ)pēz
: any of several virus diseases (as herpes simplex) marked by the formation of blisters on the skin or mucous membranes and caused by herpesviruses
Medical Definition
herpes
noun
her·pes
ˈhər-(ˌ)pēz
: any of several inflammatory diseases of the skin caused by herpesviruses and characterized by clusters of vesicles
especially
: herpes simplex
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