herpes simplex
noun
herpes sim·plex -ˈsim-ˌpleks 
: either of two diseases caused by herpesviruses (species Human herpesvirus 1 and Human herpesvirus 2 of the genus Simplexvirus) and marked especially by watery blisters on the skin or mucous membranes of the lips, mouth, face, or genital region
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web One method taps engineered herpes simplex virus to drop up to 30 times more genomic medicine than existing systems. 
Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2022 When these experiments were repeated with mice infected with influenza A virus, encephalomyocarditis virus, herpes simplex virus-1, or coronavirus MHV-A59, only coronavirus MHV-A59 was linked to an upregulated expression of S100A8 and neutrophils. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022 Viruses such as herpes simplex 1, which causes cold sores and, less commonly, genital herpes, are considered endemic throughout the world. Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2022 For example, some small studies during the pandemic offered hints that severe COVID-19 is associated with a quickening of latent cytomegalovirus or herpes simplex virus. Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2021 Shingles and herpes simplex are more devious, hibernating like a bear until severe stress wakes them up, often years later. Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Oct. 2021 About half the population of the U.S. is thought to have herpes simplex 1. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2021 Researchers already know that some conditions, such as HIV and herpes simplex, can cause brain inflammation that leads to cognitive decline, Isaacson said. Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2021 The question then arose as to whether the microbe was a more virulent form of a common existing pathogen, such as ubiquitous herpes simplex, or if AIDS was caused by a new one. Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 7 June 2021 See More
Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2022 When these experiments were repeated with mice infected with influenza A virus, encephalomyocarditis virus, herpes simplex virus-1, or coronavirus MHV-A59, only coronavirus MHV-A59 was linked to an upregulated expression of S100A8 and neutrophils. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022 Viruses such as herpes simplex 1, which causes cold sores and, less commonly, genital herpes, are considered endemic throughout the world. Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2022 For example, some small studies during the pandemic offered hints that severe COVID-19 is associated with a quickening of latent cytomegalovirus or herpes simplex virus. Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2021 Shingles and herpes simplex are more devious, hibernating like a bear until severe stress wakes them up, often years later. Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Oct. 2021 About half the population of the U.S. is thought to have herpes simplex 1. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2021 Researchers already know that some conditions, such as HIV and herpes simplex, can cause brain inflammation that leads to cognitive decline, Isaacson said. Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2021 The question then arose as to whether the microbe was a more virulent form of a common existing pathogen, such as ubiquitous herpes simplex, or if AIDS was caused by a new one. Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 7 June 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, literally, simple herpes
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
herpes simplex
noun
herpes sim·plex -ˈsim-ˌpleks
: either of two viral diseases caused by herpesviruses of the genus Simplexvirus that are marked especially by watery blisters on the skin or mucous membranes of the lips, mouth, face, or genital region see hsv-1, hsv-2