HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.

HSV-1 is a large virus that infects the mucous membranes ... newly copied viral genomes are packaged up into this three-layer structure in a process called viral assembly. While some drugs can ...

HSV can be transmitted from mother to baby via the birth canal during delivery and cause life-threatening neonatal infections. Clues on resistance rooted in structure and movement A virus can't ...

Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral ...

Ruvidar(TM) demonstrates higher efficacy in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 versus FDA-approved, standard of ...

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate to the eye or nervous system, causing severe, chronic symptoms. Now, a ...

In the late 1970s, the discovery that acyclic nucleoside analogues, in particular acyclovir, could inhibit DNA replication of herpes simplex virus (HSV ... sequencing and structure-based drug ...

These include cold sores (herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)), genital ulcers ... Deeper understanding of structure–activity relationships (SARs) for nanoviricide components has emerged ...

We reviewed a variety of phenotypic and molecular tests used for the laboratory diagnosis of HSV-1/2 and VZV infections. The test of choice may vary with the clinical circumstance (Table 3).