Herpes simplex virus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003859",
  "term": "Herpes simplex virus",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A type of virus that causes herpes infections and has DNA as its genetic material. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses. 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 HHV, HSV, and human herpesvirus.",
  "synonyms": [
    "HHV",
    "HSV",
    "human herpesvirus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/herpes-simplex-virus/"
}