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Human cytomegalovirus group. Cytomegalovirus ( CMV) (from cyto- 'cell' via Greek κύτος kútos - 'container' + μέγας mégas 'big, megalo-' + - virus via Latin vīrus 'poison') is a genus of viruses in the order Herpesvirales, in the family Herpesviridae, [3] in the subfamily Betaherpesvirinae. Humans and other primates serve as natural ...
The discoveries of Human herpesvirus 6 variant A (HHV-6A), Human herpesvirus 6 variant B (HHV-6B) and Human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) followed the development of methods for activation and long-term culture of peripheral blood T lymphocytes. Based on their shared biological properties and nucleotide sequences, HHV-6A, HHV-6B, and HHV-7 are classified as members of the roseolovirus genus of the ...
Jan 16, 2020 · Introduction. Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is a ubiquitous betaherpesvirus. Based on distinct molecular, epidemiological and biological properties, two variants of this virus were declared as two separate, closely related, viral species; HHV-6A and HHV-6B (Ablashi et al., 2014; Forni et al., 2019; O'Grady et al., 2016; Telford et al., 2018).
Herpes virus may refer to: Any member of the large family of DNA viruses known as Herpesviridae. Human herpesviruses, nine types of herpesviruses that can cause diseases in humans. Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, responsible for herpes simplex infections. Human alphaherpesvirus 3, also called varicella-zoster virus, responsible for chickenpox and ...
Oct 30, 2023 · HHV-7 belongs to the Roseolovirus genus of the herpesvirus subfamily. Its linear, double-stranded DNA genome of about 145 kb shows homologies to human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). Mature HHV-7 particles measure 170 nm in diameter, with nucleocapsids of 90 to 95 nm and a tegument of approximately 30 nm [ 2 ].
In 1992 the two variants were recognised within Human herpesvirus 6 on the basis of differing restriction endonuclease cleavages, monoclonal antibody reactions, and growth patterns. In 2012 these two variants were officially recognised as distinct species by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses and named Human betaherpesvirus 6A ...
Varicella zoster virus (VZV), also known as human herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3, HHV3) or Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (taxonomically), is one of nine known herpes viruses that can infect humans. It causes chickenpox (varicella) commonly affecting children and young adults, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults but rarely in children.
