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herpes

[hur-peez] / ˈhɜr piz /




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A modified herpes virus is injected into tumors, which causes cancer cells to burst and release flares that activate and train the immune system to attack cancer cells throughout the body.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2026

As a result, the herpes virus was blocked from entering the cells altogether.

From Science Daily Dec. 15, 2025

In Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 2020, as in other military towns across the U.S., rates of sexually transmitted infections like syphilis, herpes simplex and HIV are among the highest in the country.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2025

The activity of this plant in herpes is due to the chrysophanic acid contained in it.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers




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