Herpes genitalis and Sexually transmitted disease

Herpes genitalis 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.

Sexually transmitted disease and herpes genitalis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sexually transmitted disease" instead a noun phrase "Herpes genitalis".

Sexually transmitted disease noun - A communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact.

Herpes genitalis and sexually transmitted disease are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Herpes genitalis" with "Sexually transmitted disease", this phrases are similar.