VZV is the causative agent of varicella or chickenpox, which is an acute, highly contagious disease characterized by an itchy, vesicular rash on the ... synergy between HSV-2 and HIV transmission ...

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a known cause of meningoencephalitis, typically in immunocompromised inpatients. We report a ...

Primary infection by any of the eight viruses, usually occurring in childhood, is either asymptomatic or produces fever and rash of ... (HHVs): herpes simplex virus (HSV-) 1, HSV-2, varicella ...

HSV-2 usually affects the genital area ... This condition can cause a very itchy, pimple-like rash to appear anywhere on the body. Symptoms may appear within 4 to 8 weeks of infection.

Cold sores are caused by HSV1 (herpes simplex virus 1) and genital herpes is caused by HSV2 (herpes simplex virus 2). However ... the affected area (before any rash or vesicles [appear]).

"Getting tested for STIs on a regular basis is an important action that all New Yorkers can take to optimize their health," health officer Wendy Wilcox said.

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a type of herpes virus. HSV-2 transmission through oral sex alone is rare, though it is possible to acquire the virus through sexual contact. HSV-2 causes ...

According to recent estimates from the World Health Organization, more than one in five people aged 15–49 live with genital herpes.

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