Aids vs. Herpes — What's the Difference?

A severe immunological disorder caused by the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immunity that is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. It is transmitted primarily by exposure to infected body fluids, especially blood and semen.

Any of several viral infections marked by the eruption of small vesicles on the skin or mucous membranes, especially herpes simplex.

Plural of aid

(medicine) A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

An eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected, caused by a herpesvirus infection; especially, an eruption of vesicles in small distinct clusters, accompanied with itching or tingling, including shingles, ringworm, and the like; - so called from its tendency to creep or spread from one part of the skin to another.

Viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane

Any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin