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Preferred term

Herpesvirus 1, Human  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Herpes Simplex Virus 1
  • Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
  • Herpesvirus 1 (alpha), Human
  • HHV-1
  • HSV-1
  • Human Herpesvirus 1

Note

  • infection: coordinate with HERPES SIMPLEX or its indentions

Scope note

  • 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.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018259

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