genital herpes

Noun

1.

genital herpes - an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area Synonyms: herpes genitalis

Cupid's disease, Cupid's itch, herpes genitalis, herpes simplex, sexually transmitted disease, social disease, VD, venereal disease, Venus's curse