Genital herpes and Herpes

Genital herpes noun - An infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area.

Herpes and genital herpes are semantically related in disease given through sexual relations topic. In some cases you can use "Herpes" instead a noun phrase "Genital herpes".

Herpes noun - Viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane.

Genital herpes and herpes are semantically related in disease given through sexual relations topic. You can use "Genital herpes" instead a noun "Herpes".