Herpes simplex, commonly known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus and is categorized by the part of the body it affects. Oral herpes involves the mouth or face and can produce small grouped blisters commonly known as cold sores, while genital herpes and other forms affect different areas. The infection is lifelong once acquired, with the virus periodically reactivating to cause recurrent outbreaks in many affected people.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Transmission Route Transmission RouteVertical (Mother-to-Child) 1 Causative Agent
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1. Wikidata: Herpes Simplex
WikidataWikidata P1060 (disease transmission process): airborne transmission
contact transmission; airborne transmission; placental transmission
Wikidata P1060 (disease transmission process): contact transmission
contact transmission; airborne transmission; placental transmission
Wikidata P1060 (disease transmission process): placental / vertical transmission
contact transmission; airborne transmission; placental transmission
- Primary affected body system
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter IQuote, List of chapters, Chapter I
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
3. Herpes (Wikipedia)
Herpes simplex, often known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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