herpetic

[ her-pet-ik ]

/ hərˈpɛt ɪk /

of, relating to, or caused by herpes.

Origin of herpetic

1775–85; < Greek herpēt-, stem of hérpēs (see herpes) + -ic

Feron also calls Bretonneau's mild form of the disease a herpetic angina with pseudo-membrane; so does Gubler.

A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I |Various
The heart had been attacked for some time past; a herpetic affection threatened to complicate the state of affairs.

Her Royal Highness Woman |Max O'Rell
Herpetic eruptions about the mouth or nostrils were observed in 20 out of 181 of our cases in which this point is noted.

A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I |Various
Winking habits follow an herpetic involvement of the superior branch of the fifth nerve.

Psychotherapy |James J. Walsh

Another application for herpetic eruptions is the juice of the leaves mixed with an equal quantity of lemon juice.

The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines |T. H. Pardo de Tavera

herpetic

/ (hɜːˈpɛtɪk) /

of or relating to any of the herpes diseases

a person suffering from any of the herpes diseases