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Herpes vs Herpesvirus - What's the difference?

herpes | herpesvirus |

As nouns the difference between herpes and herpesvirus

is that herpes is herpes while herpesvirus is (biology) any of the family herpesviridae , double-stranded dna viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.

herpes

English

(wikipedia herpes) (Herpesviridae)

Noun

(es)
  • (medicine) A viral infection, caused by , marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

    • Synonyms

    * herpes simplex

    Related terms

    * herpes zoster

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    herpesvirus

    English

    (Herpesviridae) (Herpesviridae)

    Noun

    (es)
  • (biology) Any of the family Herpesviridae , double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.