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a viral infection causing small painful blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, typically around the mouth or genitals
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Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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I heard she got herpes from her ex-boyfriend.
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I can't believe he gave her the herp!
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The spread of gossip in the office was like herpes - it just wouldn't go away.