oral herpes
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Memories may be supplemented by oral herpes or the Epstein-Barr virus.
From Scientific American • May 18, 2023
HSV-1 is linked to oral herpes, while HSV-2 is linked to genital herpes, although both can exhibit outbreaks in other parts of the body.
From Salon • Dec. 29, 2022
The prevalence of both genital and oral herpes simplex virus infections has declined steadily since 2000.
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2018
It is related to herpes simplex virus 1, or oral herpes, which causes cold sores.
From Reuters • Mar. 9, 2010
Ultraviolet light apparently weakens the immune system; after a severe sunburn, some people suffer outbreaks of oral herpes or other disorders.
From Time Magazine Archive
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