Herpesvirus infections
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Roseola | SA Health
Roseola is caused by human herpes virus-6 (HHV-6) - almost all children have been infected by the age of two
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Herpes simplex mouth infection in children | Raising Children Network
A child with a herpes simplex mouth infection might have a sore mouth, mouth ulcers and trouble eating and drinking. It’s a good idea to see a GP.
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Glandular fever: children & teenagers | Raising Children Network
Glandular fever is a viral illness mostly affecting older children and teenagers. Symptoms include sore throat, fatigue and swollen neck glands. See a GP.
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection | SA Health
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in children and adults is usually without symptoms but the infection is thought to remain for life
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Cold sores | SA Health
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) causes cold sores on the face or lips - it is spread by skin or mucous membrane contact with infected saliva
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Glandular fever | SA Health
Glandular fever - caused by the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) - spread from person-to-person by saliva and stays for life usually with no further illness
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Infectious mononucleosis screen - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for heterophile antibodies
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Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2 - Pathology Tests Explained
The herpes simplex virus is transmitted through direct contact, which can include kissing; vaginal, oral, or anal sex; or other skin-to-skin contact
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Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies - Pathology Tests Explained
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are a group of tests that are ordered to help diagnose a current, recent, or past EBV infection
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Cold sore infections - MyDr.com.au
Find the answers to common questions about cold sores, irritating blisters which are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus and can be triggered by stress, fatigue or exposure to sunlight.
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Infectious mononucleosis screen - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for heterophile antibodies
Read more on Pathology Tests Explained website
Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2 - Pathology Tests Explained
The herpes simplex virus is transmitted through direct contact, which can include kissing; vaginal, oral, or anal sex; or other skin-to-skin contact
Read more on Pathology Tests Explained website
Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies - Pathology Tests Explained
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are a group of tests that are ordered to help diagnose a current, recent, or past EBV infection
Read more on Pathology Tests Explained website
Cytomegalovirus - Pathology Tests Explained
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) testing is used to determine whether someone with and has an active infection
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Varicella zoster virus - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and how you should have chickepox and shingles tests
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What Causes Shingles (Herpes Zoster)? | Ausmed
Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is a viral infection caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that causes chickenpox (varicella). It presents as a painful, blistering rash. After someone has had chickenpox, the virus will stay dormant in the dorsal root ganglia.
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