Herpes is a widespread viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that has no
permanent cure to date. There are two subtypes, HSV-1 and HSV-2, that are known to cause …

Of 16,779 specimens received for herpes simplex virus (HSV) isolation since 1982, 4,465
(26.6%) were positive for HSV by either standard tissue culture or an antigen detection …

Background Prompt laboratory diagnosis of Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection facilitates
patient management and possible initiation of antiviral therapy. In our laboratory, which …

ABSTRACT Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2) cause a variety of human
diseases, ranging from acute to chronic and mild to severe. The absence of curative therapy …

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most common, yet frequently overlooked, sexually
transmitted infections. Since the type of HSV infection affects prognosis and subsequent …

Background Recently, automated platforms have been developed that can perform
processing, extraction and testing for herpes simplex virus (HSV) nucleic acid on a single …

BACKGROUND:: Up to 80% of the US adult population has been exposed to herpes simplex
virus (HSV) type 1, primarily during childhood. Also, approximately 20% of the US …

Abstract Three Herpes Simplex Virus LightCycler polymerase chain reaction assays were
compared for the detection of herpes simplex virus in 48 swab specimens. The assays …

Background Rapid detection and differentiation of herpes simplex viruses (HSV) is important
for patient management and treatment, especially in HSV meningoencephalitis. Objectives …

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is endemic in all societies throughout the world and produces
year-round infections in all age groups. While orofacial and genital skin infections …