herpes simplex virus

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Noun1.herpes simplex virus - a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
herpes simplex
herpes virus - any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
herpes simplex 1, HS1, HSV-1, HSV-I - a herpes virus that causes oral herpes
herpes simplex 2, HS2, HSV-2, HSV-II - a herpes virus that can cause genital herpes
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The ARIES HSV 1 & 2 Assay is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (rt-PCR)-based qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection and typing of herpes simplex virus (HSV 1 & 2) DNA in cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion specimens from symptomatic patients, or in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from patients suspected of HSV infections of the central nervous system.
Herpes simplex virus assay
Specific HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG antibodies were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay HerpeSelect[R] HSV 1 and HSV-2 IgG (Focus Diagnostics).
Laboratory diagnosis and epidemiology of herpes simplex 1 and 2 genital infections
Serologic tests for HSV 1 on samples collected before the outbreak from other gorillas in the confiscated gorilla's group showed that 2 clinically unaffected gorillas were seropositive for HSV-1.
Human herpes simplex virus type 1 in confiscated gorilla
While IgM tests may give misleading results and cannot distinguish between HSV 1 and HSV 2, this kit is both highly sensitive and specific.
ELISA test kits for infectious diseases

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