Herpesvirus infections
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Genital herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which shows as blisters or sores on the genitals. This is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
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Reduce your risk of CMV infection in pregnancy | Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that often has no symptoms in healthy people.
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CMV - Lab Tests Online AU
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) testing is used to determine whether someone withandhas an active infection
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
What is cytomegalovirus (CMV)? Cytomegalovirus or CMV means "big cell virus" because cells grow big when infected
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Cold sore infections - myDr.com.au
Find the answers to commonquestions about cold sores, irritating blisters whichare caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus and can be triggered by stress, fatigue or exposure tosunlight.
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and pregnancy fact sheet - Fact sheets
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and pregnancy factsheet
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
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Cytomegalovirus | Australian Government Department of Health
Cytomegalovirus is the most common infectious cause and the second most common overall cause of congenital malformation in Australia. However, there is limited evidence to support universal testing of pregnant women for cytomegalovirus. As cytomegalovirus may be transmitted to the baby and can have
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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. Its a good idea to see a GP.
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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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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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