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Herpes Simplex: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: The herpes simplex viruses comprise 2 distinct types of DNA viruses: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). The epidemiology of herpes infection has dramatically changed over the past several decades.1 ...

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Highest incidence of HSV-1 occurs in children aged 6 months to 3 years: http://bit.ly/cnDkG9

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Cytomegalovirus: eMedicine Infectious Diseases

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a double-stranded DNA virus and is a member of the Herpesviridae family. The other family members include herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1 or HHV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2 or ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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New data on drug resistance in CMV infection. See the eMedicine article Cytomegalovirus. http://bit.ly/bGyLx5

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Cytomegalovirus Esophagitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, along with herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr virus, varicella-zoster virus, and others. CMV is a double-stranded DNA virus with a protein coat and lipoprotein ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cytomegalovirus can affect the body in various locations, including the esophagus. Learn symptoms. http://bit.ly/dfiTTi

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Cytomegalovirus Colitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, along with herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr virus, and varicella-zoster virus. It is a double-stranded DNA virus with a protein coat and lipoprotein envelope. Similar ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cytomegalovirus colitis is rare but may occur in immunocompromised patients. Learn more, including symptoms. http://bit.ly/bu3HXq

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Herpes Simplex Encephalitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Despite advances in antiviral therapy over the past 2 decades, herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) remains a serious illness with significant risks of morbidity and death.1, 2, 3 Herpes simplex encephalitis occurs as 2 distinct entities: ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes simplex encephalitis remains a serious illness with risks of morbidity and death. Learn more. http://bit.ly/d9ZS6c

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Herpetic Whitlow: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Herpetic whitlow is an intensely painful infection of the hand involving 1 or more fingers that typically affects the terminal phalanx.1Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is the cause in approximately 60% of cases of herpetic ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpetic whitlow is an intensely painful infection of the hand involving 1 or more fingers. Learn about the causes. http://bit.ly/cAVWUi

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Herpes Zoster: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the agent causing chickenpox, the common childhood infection. Following resolution of chickenpox, VZV lies dormant in the spinal dorsal root ganglia until reactivation results in herpes zoster (shingles). Shingles is a syndrome ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes zoster is the virus that causes shingles and chickenpox. Learn more about herpes zoster. http://bit.ly/c0b4vj

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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes 2 distinct syndromes. The primary infection (chickenpox) is a contagious and usually benign febrile illness. Following this infection, virus particles remain in the dorsal root or other sensory ganglion where they may ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is describes the herpes zoster that affects the eyes. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aSj7Fz

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Herpes Zoster Oticus: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Herpes zoster oticus (HZ oticus) is a viral infection of the inner, middle, and external ear. HZ oticus manifests as severe otalgia and associated cutaneous vesicular eruption, usually of the external canal and pinna. When associated ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes zoster oticus (HZ oticus) is a viral infection of the inner, middle, and external ear. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9J3Xkr

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Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Kaposi varicelliform eruption (KVE) is the name given to a distinct cutaneous eruption caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1, HSV-2, coxsackievirus A16, or vaccinia virus that infects a preexisting dermatosis. Most commonly, it is ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Kaposi varicelliform eruption is the name given to skin eruptions commonly caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1.http://bit.ly/bwkTnZ

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Herpes Simplex: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) are DNA viruses that cause acute skin infections and present as grouped vesicles on an erythematous base. Rarely, these viruses can cause serious illness and can affect pregnancy, leading to significant harm ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) are DNA viruses that cause acute skin infections. More info about herpes simplex viruses. http://bit.ly/bXJXtL

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Herpes Simplex Virus Infection: eMedicine Pediatrics: General Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a double-stranded, enveloped, DNA virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) belong to the family Herpesviridae, subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae. The herpes viruses are characterized by ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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For an in-depth look at pediatric Herpes Simplex Virus infection, read the eMedicine article at http://bit.ly/bCR71W

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