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Herpes simplex virus


 

The Herpes simplex virus infection (common names: herpes, cold sores) is a common, contagious, incurable, and in some cases sexually transmitted disease caused by a double-stranded DNA virus. The infection can also affect the brain, in which case the consequent disease is called herpes simplex encephalitis.

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Virus - Sexually transmitted - Disease - DNA virus - Brain

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Herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2 ►

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►Introduction
►HSV-1 and HSV-2
►HSV disease
►Outbreak triggers
►Prevalence
►Transmission
►Prevention
►Treatments
►Long-term effects
►Psychological and social effects
►Myths
►Other herpes viruses
►References
►External links

 

 

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