Herpesvirus Overview
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Viruses - DNA Viruses
- Herpesvirus Overview
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1)
- Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV2)
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (HHV3)
- Epstein-Barr Virus (HHV4)
- Cytomegalovirus (HHV5)
- Human Herpesviruses 6 and 7 (HHV6 and HHV7)
- Human Herpesviruses 8 (HHV8)
- Poxvirus
- Hepadnavirus
- Adenovirus
- Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Polyomavirus
- Parvovirus
Key Points
- Herpesviruses
- DNA virus
- DNA holds virus genetic material
- Replicate using a DNA-dependent DNA polymerase in host cell nucleus
- Double-stranded
- Most DNA viruses (except parvovirus) are double-stranded
- Linear chromosome
- Contrast vs. circular chromosomes seen (e.g. Papillomavirus)
- Enveloped
- Acquire envelope from nuclear membrane of host cell
- NOT from plasma membrane, as is seen in most other DNA viruses
- Acquire envelope from nuclear membrane of host cell
- Can establish latent infections
- Both primary and reactivation disease are possible
- Important Members
- DNA virus