Herpesvirus infections
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Roseola is caused by human herpes virus-6 (HHV-6) - almost all children have been infected by the age of two
Read more on SA Health website
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.
Read more on raisingchildren.net.au website
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 in children and adults is usually without symptoms but the infection is thought to remain for life
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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 - 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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Why and when to get tested for heterophile antibodies
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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 (EBV) are a group of tests that are ordered to help diagnose a current, recent, or past EBV infection
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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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Why and when to get tested for heterophile antibodies
Read more on Pathology Tests Explained website
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 (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 (CMV) testing is used to determine whether someone with and has an active infection
Read more on Pathology Tests Explained website
Why and how you should have chickepox and shingles tests
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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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