1. Plural of herpes; viral infections caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) or varicella-zoster virus, characterized by painful blisters on the skin or mucous membranes.
Usage: Medical term; Common infections include herpes simplex (cold sores, genital herpes) and herpes zoster (shingles)

Examples

• The doctor explained that herpeses are caused by viruses that remain dormant in nerve tissue.
• Different types of herpeses affect different parts of the body.
• Antiviral medications can help manage symptoms of herpeses.
• Herpeses are contagious and spread through direct contact with infected areas.
• The patient was treated for multiple herpeses outbreaks over several years.