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human herpesvirus 6 |
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human herpesvirus 6, a T-cell lymphotrophic virus belonging to the subfamily Betaherpesvirinae that has a high affinity for CD4 lymphocytes. It exists as two variants, A and B. Variant A is isolated mainly in immunocompromised individuals. Variant B causes roseola infantum. Most healthy adults carry the virus and are asymptomatic; infection results in lifelong persistence. See also herpesvirus, roseola infantum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Recently, reactivations of HSV and human herpesvirus 6 have been reported in critically ill patients (7,23). Among these pathogens are Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, varicelia zoster virus, human herpesvirus 6, human immunodeficiency virus, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Toxoplasma gondii. Some detected evidence of the roseola virus, or human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), in brain tissue taken from deceased multiple sclerosis patients. |
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