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

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B2

سطح CEFR

684

Total Words

351

Unique Words

6/10

سختی

Vocabulary Diversity 51%

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In the 1st century CE,

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Roman emperor Tiberius made an unprecedented decision:

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banning kissing at all public events.

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This move was aimed at thwarting a puzzling outbreak,

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which many historians believe was an epidemic of oral herpes.

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Fast forward to today,

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and more than half the population is infected with herpes simplex virus,

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though as many as 90% of those infected don't actually know they have it.

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The term “herpesvirus” refers to a whole family of viruses.

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Key Vocabulary (22)

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

cause A1 verb

To make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant. It is used to describe the action that results in a specific effect or situation.

body A1 noun

The whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, skin, and internal organs. It is used to describe the entire physical being of a living or deceased entity.

system A1 noun

A system is a group of parts that work together as a whole. It can be used to describe a set of rules, a computer program, or a part of the body.

difficult A2 adjective

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

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.

viral B2 verb

Describes something that spreads rapidly through a population, specifically referring to a biological virus or digital content. In a digital context, it refers to images, videos, or information that is shared quickly and widely across social media platforms.

immune B2 noun

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

infection A1 noun

An infection is a sickness caused by tiny germs like bacteria or viruses entering your body. It can make a part of your body hurt, swell, or make you feel generally unwell.

"The infection is important."

clear A1 noun

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

"The clear is important."

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