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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Genital Herpes | Family Planning NSW
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus.
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Genital herpes transmission - MyDr.com.au
Genital herpes is transmitted (spread) by direct skin-to-skin contact, especially during intimate sexual contact, with a person who is infected with the herpes simplex virus.
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Glandular fever - MyDr.com.au
Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis) - sometimes called the kissing disease.
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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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Cold sores: self-care - MyDr.com.au
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus. Most people carry this virus in their bodies. Find out what products are available for cold sores.
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Infectious mononucleosis fact sheet - Fact sheets
Infectious Mononucleosis fact sheetInfectious mononucleosis mostly affects teenagers and young adults. The disease is spread through saliva and can cause fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.
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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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Herpes zoster vaccination in Australia: what’s available and who benefits?
A live, attenuated single-dose vaccine, that protects against both acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia, is available for free to all Australians aged 70 years, and in a catch-up program for those aged 71–79 years..
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Management of Bell’s palsy - Australian Prescriber
The treatment of Bell’s palsy aims to speed recovery and reduce long-term complications
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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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