herpes genitalis
Noun
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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 (synset 114156006)is a type of:- herpes simplex - an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
- cupid's disease, cupid's itch, dose, sexually transmitted disease, social disease, std, vd, venereal disease, venereal infection, venus's curse - a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
same as: genital herpes
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