Definition And Description

Under the general name of Herpes may be included affections characterized by the development of a cluster of small vesicles, on a slightly if at all inflamed base, and usually located on, or in the neighborhood of mucous membranes.

There are two principal varieties of Herpes, which, as they differ so markedly in their nature and behavior, will be considered separately. These are H. lab talis and H. progenitalis.