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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

Recently she started using her social media platforms to raise awareness of genital herpes.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

At the same time, he has insisted that he is “strongly pro-vaccine” and previously advised Rational Vaccines, a controversial organization dedicated to combating the herpes virus.

From Salon May 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2026

Frequently an eruption of herpes is observed upon the lips and upon other parts of the face, from which circumstance the disease is sometimes called herpetic fever.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various




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