Human herpesvirus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004008",
  "term": "Human herpesvirus",
  "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 human herpesviruses. 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, HHV, and HSV.",
  "synonyms": [
    "herpes simplex virus",
    "HHV",
    "HSV"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/human-herpesvirus/"
}