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B2 Upper Intermediate English 5:57 684 words Educational

What causes herpes, and how can you treat it? - Christine Johnston

TED-Ed · 344,633 views · Added 5 months ago

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This video explores the science behind herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2), explaining how they infect the body, hide in nerve cells, and periodically reactivate. Learners will encounter advanced medical and biological vocabulary, including terms like 'viral replication,' 'ganglia,' 'immune evasion,' and 'antiviral medications.' It's an excellent resource for building health science literacy and understanding how the immune system responds to persistent infections.

Learning Stats

B2

CEFR Level

684

Total Words

351

Unique Words

6/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 51%

Key Vocabulary (22)

virus B2 noun

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

hsv B1 noun

HSV stands for Herpes Simplex Virus, a common viral infection that causes sores or blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. It is frequently categorized into two main types, HSV-1 and HSV-2, which affect different areas of the body.

herpes B1 noun

Herpes is a common viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that results in sores or blisters, typically around the mouth or genital area. It is a chronic condition that can remain dormant in the body and flare up periodically.

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