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The 17 pages that link to Herpes simplex virus, each with the reason it gives.

• Oral sexRelated: Herpes can pass between oral and genital sites through direct contact.

• Viral latencyBroader topic: Its neuronal latency can later reactivate and cause recurrent lesions.

• Herpes simplexNarrower topic: These viruses cause the infection and persist in sensory nerve cells between outbreaks.

• Herpes simplex virus type 1Narrower topic: HSV-1 is one member of this two-virus group.

• Varicella-zoster virusCompared with: Like VZV, they establish latency, but typically cause recurrent mucocutaneous lesions rather than chickenpox.

• Genital herpesNarrower topic: Genital herpes is caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2, which establish persistent infection in sensory nerves.

• Dental damRelated: A dam may reduce contact, but uncovered skin can still transmit herpes.

• Neonatal herpesNarrower topic: These viruses cause neonatal herpes, most often through exposure to genital infection during birth.

• CunnilingusBroader topic: Oral herpes can spread to genital skin through oral-genital contact.

• Herpes simplex keratitisRelated: Reactivation in the ophthalmic sensory pathway can return virus to the cornea.

• FellatioRelated: Oral herpes can spread to genital skin during oral sex.

• Herpetic gingivostomatitisNarrower topic: This broader virus group includes the usual cause of herpetic gingivostomatitis.

• Cold soreNarrower topic: Cold sores are most often caused by herpes simplex virus type 1.

• Herpetic whitlowNarrower topic: HSV-1 or HSV-2 infects the finger and can remain latent in sensory nerves.

• AciclovirBroader topic: Its thymidine kinase activates aciclovir, making HSV a principal treatment target.

• HerpesBroader topic: These are the viruses behind the infections most commonly called herpes.

• Herpes esophagitisNarrower topic: HSV-1, more often than HSV-2, causes the esophageal infection.