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HS1

HS1

4.8
A virus that causes cold sores around the mouth
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : VHS-1
  • HS1 is responsible for most cases of cold sores around the mouth.

Examples

  • Testing can confirm whether a patient carries HS1 or another type of herpes virus.

  • A doctor explained the differences between HS1 and other herpes viruses.

  • Many people have been infected with HS1.

  • Did you know that HS1 can cause cold sores?

  • HS1 causes painful cold sores that typically appear on the lips.

  • Many individuals are unaware that HS1 is highly contagious through kissing.

  • After contracting HS1, she experienced frequent outbreaks of cold sores.

Synonyms

HSV-1
vsHS1
  • Specialized
5.5

A virus that usually causes cold sores around the mouth

is the same virus named using a different short label instead of the full phrase
HSV-I
vsHS1
  • Specialized
6.8

A virus that usually causes cold sores around the mouth

is the same virus named using a shorter alphanumeric code instead of the full phrase
herpes simplex 1
vsHS1
  • Specialized
3.3

A virus that usually causes cold sores around the mouth

is the same virus named using a short alphanumeric label instead of full wording

Surface Forms

HS1 singular
HS1s plural

Etymology

HS1 stands for herpes simplex 1, and the name tells a small story: herpes comes from an old Greek word herpein meaning 'to creep', because the sores can spread on the skin, and simplex means 'simple' or 'single', like the English word simple. So HS1 is the 'simple' herpes that often 'creeps' around the mouth and causes cold sores.