Herpes simplex virus
Simplexvirus: A genus of the family HERPESVIRIDAE, subfamily ALPHAHERPESVIRINAE, consisting of herpes simplex-like viruses. The type species is HERPESVIRUS 1, HUMAN.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. Immunofluorescent stain of herpes simplex virus from culture.
Figure 1. Immunofluorescent stain of herpes simplex virus from culture.
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Figure 2. HSV viral inclusions shown by staining of liver specimen.
Figure 2. HSV viral inclusions shown by staining of liver specimen.
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Figure 3. HSV-1 shown by immunohistochemical staining of liver tissue.
Figure 3. HSV-1 shown by immunohistochemical staining of liver tissue.
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Notes
Figures 2 and 3 were contributed by Reem Almaghrabi MD, Scott Curry MD, Alka Palekar MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Division of Infectious Diseases, Pittsburgh, PA. Copyright Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA), 2013. Used with permission.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification