Two of the most prevalent human viruses worldwide, herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2
(HSV-1 and HSV-2, respectively), cause a variety of diseases, including cold sores, genital …

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a member of the herpesviridae family. Recognised since
ancient Greek times, the virus frequently infects human beings, causing a range of diseases …

The skin is a highly complex organ interspersed with a variety of smaller organ-like
structures and a plethora of cell types that together perform essential functions such as …

Abstract Information on age-and sex-specific prevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV)
types 2 and 1 infections is essential to optimize genital herpes control strategies, which …

A large proportion of memory T cells disseminated throughout the body are non‐
recirculating cells whose maintenance and function is regulated by tissue‐specific …

Eight of the more than 80 known herpesviruses are human pathogens. Human herpes
simplex virus (HSV) is a contagious infection with a large reservoir in the general population …

Context Neonatal herpes most commonly results from fetal exposure to infected maternal
genital secretions at the time of delivery. The risk of transmission from mother to infant as it …

Background Nucleoside analogues against herpes simplex virus (HSV) have been shown to
suppress shedding of HSV type 2 (HSV-2) on genital mucosal surfaces and may prevent …

Increasing evidence demonstrates a substantial link between the epidemics of sexually
transmitted HIV-1 and herpes simplex virus (HSV)-2 infection. More than 30 epidemiologic …

Background Most persons who have serologic evidence of infection with herpes simplex
virus (HSV) type 2 (HSV-2) are asymptomatic. Historically, it has been assumed that these …