HSV-II

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Noun

HSV-II - a herpes virus that can cause genital herpes

herpes simplex 2, HS2, HSV-2

herpes simplex virus, herpes simplex - a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system

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Measles IgG, rubella IgG, cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG, toxoplasma IgG, herpes simplex virus (HSV) Type I (HSV-I) IgG, HSV Type II (HSV-II) IgG, and Mycoplasma pneumonia IgG were evaluated in serum samples.

Etiological and epidemiological factors in hearing-impaired students in Van, East of Turkey: A case series

Out of 150 patients, 34 (22.6%) had bacterial vaginosis, 27 (18%) had candidiasis whereas, 24 (16%) were found to have HSV-II. 4 (2.7%) patients were having positive test for syphilis (Table 5).

Study on reproductive tract infection among the female patients attending the gynecology OPD in one of the teaching hospitals of Gujarat--India

In this study, we have shown the prevalence of Toxoplasma, Rubella, CMV, and HSV-II infections in pregnant women by demonstrating the presence of IgM and IgG antibodies using ELISA test.

Study of TORCH profile in patients with bad obstetric history

The TCID50 (tissue culture infection dose) of HSV-II towards Vero cells, determined by cytopathogenic effect (mPE), was [10.sup.-4] in the virus titration assay.

Characterization, molecular cloning, and in silico analysis of a novel mannose-binding lectin from Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) with anti-HSV-II and apoptosis-inducing activities

Blood tests for herpes often only identify HSV-II, or "genital herpes" (though newer tests can distinguish between HSV-I and HSV-II), when in reality HSV-I can be transmitted genitally as well.

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