What are the nine herpesviruses?
What are the nine herpesviruses?
They are known as the human herpesviruses and are herpes simplex virus type 1, herpes simplex virus type 2, varicella-zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, human herpesvirus 6, human herpesvirus 7 and, most recently, Kaposi’s Sarcoma herpesvirus.
What is hsv3?
Human herpesvirus 3, or HHV-3, is a type of herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles. HHV-3 is also known as the varicella-zoster virus. It’s an extremely common virus that typically occurs during childhood as chickenpox. The virus typically causes painful, unpleasant lesions that can affect the entire body.
How do you get herpesvirus 6?
Human herpes virus 6 is spread from person to person via secretions from the respiratory tract. You can reduce the chances of your child becoming infected by making sure that he washes his hands thoroughly and frequently.
Is HHV-6 virus contagious?
Roseola, also called exanthem subitum and sixth disease, is a common, contagious viral infection caused by the human herpesvirus (HHV) 6. This strain of the herpes virus is different than the one that causes cold sores or genital herpes infections.
How is HHV 7 transmitted?
The primary mechanism of transmission is from contact with saliva of infected individuals. Because HHV-7 DNA has been detected in breast milk, breast-feeding may be another source of infection [85].
How do I get rid of HHV-6?
In immunosuppressed hosts with HHV-6 encephalitis, antiviral therapy is recommended. Foscarnet, ganciclovir, and cidofovir are the three antivirals that have in vitro activity against HHV-6. Brincidofovir may offer an additional mode of therapy with less toxicity in the future, but this has not been studied.
How can HHV-6 be prevented?
What causes HHV-6?
What does HHV 8 cause?
A type of virus that causes Kaposi sarcoma (a rare cancer in which lesions grow in the skin, lymph nodes, lining of the mouth, nose, and throat, and other tissues of the body). Human herpesvirus 8 also causes certain types of lymphoma (cancer that begins in cells of the immune system).
What is the scientific name for herpes simplex?
Herpesviridae. The members of this family are also known as herpesviruses. The family name is derived from the Greek word herpein (“to creep”), referring to spreading cutaneous lesions, usually involving blisters, seen in flares of herpes simplex 1, herpes simplex 2 and herpes zoster (shingles).
What are the different types of herpes viruses in animals?
Genus Simplexvirus 1 Ateline herpesvirus 1, spider monkey herpesvirus. 2 Bovine herpesvirus 2 causes bovine mammillitis and pseudo-lumpyskin disease. 3 Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1, also known as Herpes B virus, causes a herpes simplex-like disease in… 4 Fruit bat alphaherpesvirus 1. 5 Leporid herpesvirus 4. 6 (more items)
What is the herpesvirus genome?
The double-stranded herpesvirus genome codes for most of the enzymes required for replication. Herpes simplex infection was one of the first to be successfully treated by antiviral chemotherapy and vaccines are available against varicella-zoster virus: indeed the latter are now steadily being incorporated into childhood immunization programs.
What are the human Alphaherpesvirinae?
The human Alphaherpesvirinae with their commom name, scientific name and the disease they cause are: Herpes simplex virus 1 Human herpesvirus 1 facial, labial and ocular lesions Herpes simplex virus 2
