"Herpesvirus 1, Human" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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The type species of SIMPLEXVIRUS causing most forms of non-genital herpes simplex in humans. Primary infection occurs mainly in infants and young children and then the virus becomes latent in the dorsal root ganglion. It then is periodically reactivated throughout life causing mostly benign conditions.
| Descriptor ID |
D018259
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| MeSH Number(s) |
B04.280.382.100.750.390
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| Concept/Terms |
Herpesvirus 1, Human- Herpesvirus 1, Human
- Herpesvirus 1 (alpha), Human
- Human Herpesvirus 1
- HHV-1
- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1
- HSV-1
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Herpesvirus 1, Human" by people in Profiles.
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Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2016 12 20; 316(23):2525-2530.
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Clinical inquiries. Does acyclovir help herpes simplex virus cold sores if treatment is delayed? J Fam Pract. 2004 Nov; 53(11):923-4.