LABIAL HERPES SIMPLEX
\lˈe͡ɪbɪəl hˈɜːpiːz sˈɪmplɛks], \lˈeɪbɪəl hˈɜːpiːz sˈɪmplɛks], \l_ˈeɪ_b_ɪ__ə_l h_ˈɜː_p_iː_z s_ˈɪ_m_p_l_ɛ_k_s]\
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Herpes simplex, caused by type 1 virus, primarily spread by oral secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of fever. It may also develop in the absence of fever or prior illness. It commonly involves the facial region, especially the lips and the nares. (Dorland, 27th ed.)
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