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herpes

The correct spelling is herpes.

How to pronounce herpes

noun

IPA: /ˈhɝ.piz/

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The correct spelling is herpes. A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

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