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HHV

A type of virus that causes herpes infections and has DNA as its genetic material. There are two types of HHVs. Infections with type 1 viruses cause cold sores on the lips or nostrils. Infections with type 2 viruses cause sores on the genitals (external and internal sex organs and glands). Also called herpes simplex virus, HSV, and human herpesvirus.

HHV

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