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A Primary Neuron Culture System for the Study of Herpes Simplex Virus Latency and Reactivation
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[Herpes simplex factors: Literature review]

Lisette Begazo1, Alysson Morante1, Carlos Espinoza Montes1

  • 1Carrera de Estomatología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida y Salud. Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú. 100062307@cientifica.edu.pe, 100063806@ucientifica.edu.pe, cespinozam@cientifica.edu.pe Universidad Científica del Sur Carrera de Estomatología Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida y Salud Universidad Científica del Sur Lima Peru 100062307@cientifica.edu.pe 100063806@ucientifica.edu.pe cespinozam@cientifica.edu.pe.

Revista Cientifica Odontologica (Universidad Cientifica Del Sur)
|February 23, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can reactivate due to immunosuppression, stress, sun exposure, and infection in pregnancy. Understanding these triggers is crucial for managing HSV reactivation and potential complications.

Keywords:
herpes simpleximmunosuppressionvirus latency

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