Herpes labialis

Introduction: Herpes labialis

Description of Herpes labialis

Herpes labialis: caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
Source: WordNet 2.1

Herpes labialis: Herpes simplex, caused by type 1 virus, primarily spread by oral secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of fever. It may also develop in the absence of fever or prior illness. It commonly involves the facial region, especially the lips and the nares. (Dorland, 27th ed.).
Source: MeSH 2007

Herpes labialis: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Herpes labialis:

• Herpes
• SYN

Terms associated with Herpes labialis:

Terms Similar to Herpes labialis:

• oral herpes
• cold sore
• fever blister

Source - WordNet 2.1

• Cold Sore
• Fever Blister
• Herpes Simplex, Labial

Source - MeSH 2007

Related Topics

• Stomatitis, Herpetic

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Herpes labialis

• Herpes Simplex
• Lip Diseases

Source - MeSH 2007

• herpes simplex

Source - WordNet 2.1

The following terms can be used for Herpes labialis

• Herpes simplex disease

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Herpes labialis

The following list attempts to classify Herpes labialis into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• herpes simplex
• herpes
• infectious disease
• communicable disease
• disease
• illness,malady,sickness,unwellness
• health problem,ill health,unhealthiness
• pathological state
• condition,status
• state

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Virus Diseases
  • DNA Virus Infections
    • Herpesviridae Infections
      • Herpes Simplex
        • Herpes Labialis

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Virus Diseases
  • Skin Diseases, Viral
    • Herpes Simplex
      • Herpes Labialis

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Stomatognathic Diseases
  • Mouth Diseases
    • Lip Diseases
      • Herpes Labialis

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Skin Diseases
    • Skin Diseases, Infectious
      • Skin Diseases, Viral
        • Herpes Simplex
          • Herpes Labialis

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