Mesh term Herpes Labialis
Browse to parent terms:Herpes Simplex
Lip Diseases
Description
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.)Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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