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 …

Viruses that cause chronic infection constitute a stable but little-recognized part of our
metagenome: our virome. Ongoing immune responses hold these chronic viruses at bay …

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 …

Background Two previous studies of a herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) subunit vaccine
containing glycoprotein D in HSV-discordant couples revealed 73% and 74% efficacy …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by several pathogens, including bacteria,
viruses and protozoa, and can induce male infertility through multiple pathophysiological …

The detrimental effects of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection on mouse testicular functions have
reminded a viral threat to male fertility. A broad range of virus families has tropism for male …

Genital herpes is the main cause of genital ulcers worldwide; the prevalence of herpes
simplex virus (HSV) type 2 infections in the general population ranges from 10% to 60 …

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 …

Purpose. To review the changing epidemiology of herpes simplex disease and correlate it
with the epidemiology of ocular herpes simplex disease. Method. A review of pertinent …

Most herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) reactivations in humans are subclinical and associated
with rapid expansion and containment of virus. Previous studies have shown that CD8+ T …