PATHOGENS
- HSV-1 and HSV-2 are double-stranded, enveloped DNA viruses.
- Chronic herpesvirus infection, establishes latency in sensory ganglia of nerves innervating site of initial mucocutaneous infection.
- Prevalence of HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection as high as 80% in HIV+ persons.
- Activates HIV replication and enhances sexual transmission of HIV.
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