Meaning of GENITAL HERPES

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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
	Synonyms:		herpes genitalis
	See Also:		Cupid's disease, Cupid's itch, herpes simplex, sexually transmitted disease, social disease, VD, venereal disease, Venus's curse
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus.