Organisms

Human Herpesvirus 2

A species of SIMPLEXVIRUS associated with genital infections (HERPES GENITALIS). It is transmitted by sexual intercourse and close personal contact.

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Abstract

A species of SIMPLEXVIRUS associated with genital infections (HERPES GENITALIS). It is transmitted by sexual intercourse and close personal contact.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • HHV-2
  • HSV-2
  • Herpes Simplex Virus 2
  • Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2
  • Herpesvirus 2 (alpha), Human
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human

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Aspects Covered

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 = HERPES GENITALIS usually; otherwise 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.440

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Human Herpesvirus 2. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018258. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018258
  2. Human Herpesvirus 2. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18965147