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Herpes simplex, often known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes infections are categorized by the area of the body that is infected. The two major types of herpes are oral herpes and genital herpes, though other forms also exist.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herpes | Causes | Herpes simplex virus spread by direct contact | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms, PCR, viral culture | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Duration | 2–4 weeks | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Frequency | 60–95% (adults) | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Medication | Aciclovir, valaciclovir, paracetamol (acetaminophen), topical lidocaine | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Other names | Herpes simplex | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Pronunciation | /ˈhɜːrpiːz/ | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Risk factors | Decreased immune function, stress, sunlight | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Specialty | Infectious disease | 1.00 | infobox |
| Herpes | Symptoms | Blisters that break open and form small ulcers, fever, swollen lymph nodes | 1.00 | infobox |
| aciclovir or valaciclovir can lessen the severity of symptomatic episodes.Worldwide rates of either HSV-1 or HSV-2 are between 60 | instance of | Treatments with antiviral medication | 0.80 | text |
| whitlow | instance of | seroconversion after an oral infection helps prevent additional HSV-1 infections | 0.80 | text |
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