Organisms

Human Herpesvirus 1

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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Abstract

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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Synonyms

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

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with HERPES SIMPLEX or its indentions

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History Note

94

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Previous Indexing

  • Simplexvirus (1966-1993)

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  1. B04w.280w.382w.100w.750w.390w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Human Herpesvirus 1. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018259. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018259
  2. Human Herpesvirus 1. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex_virus
  3. Human Herpesvirus 1. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q655331