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Human herpesvirus-7 (HHV-7): current status.

D V Ablashi1, Z N Berneman, B Kramarsky

  • 1Advanced Biotechnologies Inc., Columbia, MD 21046, USA.

Clinical and Diagnostic Virology
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Human herpesvirus-7 (HHV-7) is a ubiquitous virus with over 85% prevalence in the US. While associated with exanthem subitum, its role in other diseases and interaction with HIV-1 requires further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Human herpesvirus-7 (HHV-7) is a recently discovered virus with limited known information regarding its prevalence and biological aspects.
  • HHV-7 is closely related to human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current knowledge on Human herpesvirus-7 (HHV-7).

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on HHV-7.
  • Analysis of viral protein identification using polyvalent and monoclonal antibodies.
  • Examination of HHV-7 prevalence rates and isolation sites (saliva, PBMC).

Main Results:

  • HHV-7 prevalence is over 85% in the US, higher than in Japan, and frequently isolated from saliva and PBMCs.

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  • Primary HHV-7 infection is linked to exanthem subitum and has been observed in patients with hepatitis and hepatosplenomegaly.
  • HHV-7 replication is limited, with only one T-cell line (SupT1) supporting low-yield replication.

    • Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to understand HHV-7's epidemiology, biology, immunology, and pathogenesis.
    • HHV-7's reciprocal interference with HIV-1 suggests a potential role in HIV-1 natural history and necessitates investigation into vertical transmission.