Results 21 to 30 of about 95,433 (302)
HSV-2: in pursuit of a vaccine [PDF]
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections worldwide. In addition to recurrent genital ulcers, HSV-2 causes neonatal herpes, and it is associated with a 3-fold increased risk for HIV acquisition. Although many HSV-2 vaccines have been studied in animal models, few have reached clinical trials, and ...
Christine, Johnston +2 more
openaire +2 more sources
Human herpes simplex viruses (HSV) 1 and 2 are extremely common human pathogens with overlapping disease spectra. Infections due to HSV-1 and HSV-2 are distinguished in clinical settings using sequence-based “typing” assays.
Amanda M. Casto +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Chitosan glutamate (gCS) spray-dried microparticles appear promising carriers to overcome challenges associated with vaginal microbicide delivery. This study aimed at elucidating the penetration and mucoadhesive behavior of developed gCS multiunit ...
Emilia Szymańska +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Among many viral causes of miscarriage, maternal infections caused by herpes simplex virus type -1 (HSV-1) and Herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) infections are important causes.
Zainab A. Hamid +2 more
doaj +3 more sources
Disseminated HSV-2 presenting with relapsing encephalomyelitis [PDF]
A previously healthy 39-year-old woman presented with 3 weeks of progressive leg numbness. Examination showed mild bilateral iliopsoas weakness and patchy leg numbness. She was admitted, and spinal MRI revealed T2 enhancing thoracic lesions, nonenhancing cervical cord lesions (figure, A), and subtle pial and cauda equina enhancement (figure, B).
Clotilde, Hainline +6 more
openaire +2 more sources
Interaction between herpesvirus entry mediator and HSV-2 glycoproteins mediates HIV-1 entry of HSV-2-infected epithelial cells. [PDF]
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) increases human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) acquisition and transmission via unclear mechanisms. Herpesvirus entry mediator (HVEM), an HSV-2 entry receptor, is highly expressed on HIV-1 target cells (CD4+ T ...
He, S +6 more
core +1 more source
HSV-2 sacral radiculitis (Elsberg syndrome)
A self-limiting syndrome of acute urinary retention in combination with variable other signs of spinal cord dysfunction and CSF pleocytosis was described by Elsberg >70 years ago.1 In many instances, a viral etiology is found, and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) reactivation from spinal ganglia is the most common associated infection.
Eberhardt, O +3 more
openaire +3 more sources
Global population-level association between herpes simplex virus 2 prevalence and HIV prevalence. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Our objective was to assess the population-level association between herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) and HIV prevalence. METHODS: Reports of HSV-2 and HIV prevalence were systematically reviewed and synthesized following PRISMA guidelines ...
Abu-Raddad, Laith J +6 more
core +3 more sources
Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 among the migrant workers in Qatar
Background Limited data exists on herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) infections in migrant populations. This study investigated HSV-1 and HSV-2 seroprevalences and associations among craft and manual workers (CMWs) in Qatar who ...
Gheyath K. Nasrallah +47 more
doaj +1 more source
OBJETIVO: Estimar a soroprevalência de anticorpos por vírus herpes simples (HSV-1 e HSV-2) e analisar fatores associados no Brasil. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado entre 1996 e 1997 em 1.090 indivíduos com idade entre um e 40 anos da população ...
Sue Ann Costa Clemens +1 more
doaj +1 more source

