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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Cold sores in pregnancy
It's important to protect your baby from cold sores (the herpes simplex virus, or 'HSV'). Here's what you need to know about cold sores during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
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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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Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2 - Lab Tests Online AU
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 - Lab Tests Online AU
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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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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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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ACD A-Z of Skin - Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute skin condition that may be recurrent in some cases. It occurs most commonly in association with the herpes simplex virus as an immune response to the infection. Young males are most commonly affected.
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Cold sores - Better Health Channel
Cold sores are blisters around the mouth and nose, caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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Glandular fever - Better Health Channel
Glandular fever is most common among high school and university students, but young children can also become infected by saliva on toys, shared cups, or the hands of carers.
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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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