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How to pronounce herpes in American English
“herpes” pronunciation by American speakers
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“herpes” in real sentences — American speakers
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varicella infection, varicella vaccination, or prior herpes zoster.
CDC
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That’s true for rabies virus or polio or herpes viruses.
NIH
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the herpes virus active viruses in space can be prevented by quarantining crew members for a
NASA
Words that sound like “herpes”
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