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herpes

[hur-peez] / ˈhɜr piz /




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RP1 is a re-engineered herpes virus that is injected into melanoma tumors and causes cancer cells to burst.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Health experts say that for many people, the psychological impact of a genital herpes diagnosis - which is treatable but not curable - can be even greater than the physical symptoms.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful rash with blisters that develops when the virus that causes chickenpox, varicella zoster, becomes active again later in life.

From Science Daily Feb. 26, 2026

Additionally, the Safari Park has done extensive examination into the endotheliotropic herpes virus.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2026

The powdered bark of A. ararōba is used as a remedy in certain skin diseases, as herpes.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various




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