: either of two herpesviruses that cause herpes simplex see hsv-1, hsv-2

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“HSV.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/HSV. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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