Human herpesvirus
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| Human herpesvirus | |
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| Term | Human herpesvirus |
| Short definition | human herpesvirus (HYOO-mun HER-peez-VY-rus) A type of virus that causes herpes infections and contains DNA as genetic material. There are two types of human herpesviruses. Type 1 virus infections cause cold sores on the lips or nostrils. Type 2 virus infections cause sores on the genitals (external and internal sex organs and glands). Also called herpes simplex virus, HHV and HSV |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
human herpesvirus - (pronounced) (HYOO-mun HER-peez-VY-rus) A type of virus that causes herpes infections and contains DNA as genetic material. There are two types of human herpesviruses. Type 1 virus infections cause cold sores on the lips or nostrils. Type 2 virus infections cause sores on the genitals (external and internal sex organs and glands). Also called herpes simplex virus, HHV and HSV
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