Abstract and Introduction Abstract 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 ...

Most human herpesviruses are neurotropic and have the capability to cause serious acute and chronic neurological diseases of the nervous system. In this article, Gilden et al. review current ...

A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial ...

In March 2025, the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) advised that clade I mpox no longer meets the criteria for a high consequence infectious disease (HCID) and recommended derogation.

Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) DNA was detected in CSF on days 11 and 14. HSV-2 was also detected in vesicle fluid from the genital rash. Serum was initially negative for HSV-1 and HSV-2 antibodies, ...

Scientists are developing all sorts of potential new treatments to tackle the most difficult cancer cases—including some that ...

The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is a viral infection that causes genital and oral herpes. Get the details on key signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which affects almost two‑thirds of the world's population and is generally ...

University of Southern California researchers have found a way to rebrand this oft-embarrassing sore subject by genetically modifying HSV-1 and administering it to patients with treatment-resistant, ...

A cancer-killing virus could soon be approved for use after shrinking tumours in a third of people with late-stage melanoma ...

People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus's impact on the ...

One-in-six patients treated with the modified virus as part of a clinical trial saw their tumors disappear completely.