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The new herpesviruses: emerging pathogens of dermatological interest
Objectives:
To discuss the current knowledge of 3 recently discovered human herpesviruses (HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8), and to provide a dermatological point of view.
Data Sources:
References identified from bibliographies of pertinent articles in the English language.
Study Selection And Data Extraction:
Articles were selected according to their impact factor and the interest for dermatologists.
Data Synthesis:
As the other members of the family Herpesviridae, HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8 may cause a primary infection, establish latent infection in a specific set of cells of their host, and then reactivate if conditions of altered immunity develop. The main pathological conditions associated with them are discussed.
Conclusions:
Human herpesvirus 6, HHV-7, and HHV-8 have provided new insights in some dermatological diseases. Although new studies are needed, they may have a profound impact on dermatology in the years to come.