Prescott's Microbiology
Prescott's Microbiology
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Author: Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood Adjunt Professor Lecturer, Christopher J. Woolverton Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To determine: The method of the spread of herpes simplex virus type 2.

Introduction: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) leads to the development of cold sores in humans. HSV is a double-stranded DNA virus encoding about 100 proteins. HSV type 2 (HSV-2) infects the genital epithelium to cause genital herpes.

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To determine: The reason for the recurrent activation of herpes infection in humans.

Introduction: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the primary causative agent of cold sores in humans. HSV is an icosahedral virus with double-stranded DNA virus that codes for about 100 proteins. The transmission of cold sores occurs through the direct contact of the virus with the epithelial surfaces.

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