herpesvirus

her·pes·vi·rus

H0168400 (hûr′pēz-vī′rəs)n. pl. her·pes·vi·rus·es Any of a family of DNA viruses that form characteristic inclusion bodies within the nuclei of host cells and cause diseases such as chickenpox, infectious mononucleosis, herpes simplex, and shingles.

herpesvirus

(ˈhɜːpiːzˌvaɪrəs) n (Pathology) any one of a family of DNA-containing viruses that includes the agents causing herpes, the Epstein-Barr virus, and the cytomegalovirus

her•pes•vi•rus

(ˈhɜr pizˌvaɪ rəs)

n., pl. -rus•es. any DNA-containing virus of the family Herpesviridae, members of which cause several kinds of diseases, as chickenpox and shingles. [1920–25]

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herpesvirus

herpesvirus,

any of the family (Herpesviridae) of common DNA-containing viruses, many of which are associated with human disease. See cytomegaloviruscytomegalovirus
, member of the herpesvirus family that can cause serious complications in persons with weakened immune systems and infants. A common virus, it is estimated that up to 80% of Americans carry cytomegalovirus by the time they reach adulthood.
..... Click the link for more information. ; Epstein-Barr virusEpstein-Barr virus
(EBV), herpesvirus that is the major cause of infectious mononucleosis and is associated with a number of cancers, particularly lymphomas in immunosuppressed persons, including persons with AIDS.
..... Click the link for more information. ; herpes simplexherpes simplex
, an acute viral infection of the skin characterized by one or more painful, itching blisters filled with clear fluid. It is caused by either of two herpes simplex viruses: Type 1, herpes labialis,
..... Click the link for more information. ; herpes zosterherpes zoster,
infection of a ganglion (nerve center) with severe pain and a blisterlike eruption in the area of the nerve distribution, a condition called shingles. The causative organism is varicella-zoster, a common, filtrable virus that also causes chickenpox, and can hide
..... Click the link for more information. .

herpesvirus

[′hər‚pēz‚vī·rəs] (virology) A major group of deoxyribonucleic acid-containing animal viruses, distinguished by a cubic capsid, enveloped virion, and affinity for the host nucleus as a site of maturation.

herpesvirus

enUK

her·pes·vi·rus

(her'pēz-vī'rŭs), Any virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae.

herpesvirus

(hûr′pēz-vī′rəs)n. pl. herpesvi·ruses Any of a family of DNA viruses that form characteristic inclusion bodies within the nuclei of host cells and cause diseases such as chickenpox, infectious mononucleosis, herpes simplex, and shingles.

her·pes·vi·rus

, herpes virus (hĕr'pēz-vī'rŭs) Any virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae.

herpesvirus

Any virus belonging to a group of DNA-containing viruses, which have similar structures but few other properties in common. They are: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) (human herpesvirus 1); herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) (human herpesvirus 2); varicella-zoster virus (VZV) (human herpesvirus 3); Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) (human herpesvirus 4); cytomegalovirus (CMV) (human herpesvirus 5); human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6); human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7); and human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). Herpesviruses may cause infections including blepharoconjunctivitis, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, iridocyclitis, keratitis, uveitis, retinal necrosis, retinitis and cytomegalovirus retinitis. See antiviral agents; virus.

her·pes·vi·rus

, herpes virus (hĕr'pēz-vī'rŭs) Any virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae.

Patient discussion about herpesvirus

Q. Are cold sores contagious? My boyfriend has cold sores on his mouth. Can I catch it from him? If so, how can I prevent catching it?A. Cold sores contain the HSV-1 virus, which is the herpes simplex virus . While your boyfriend has cold sores, he should wash his hands often, especially after touching his face. He shouldn't share cups and eating utensils with others since he is very contagious. You should not kiss him or touch the cold sores either, in order not to be infected.

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单词	herpesvirus
释义	herpesvirus enUK her·pes·vi·rus H0168400 (hûr′pēz-vī′rəs)n. pl. her·pes·vi·rus·es Any of a family of DNA viruses that form characteristic inclusion bodies within the nuclei of host cells and cause diseases such as chickenpox, infectious mononucleosis, herpes simplex, and shingles. herpesvirus (ˈhɜːpiːzˌvaɪrəs) n (Pathology) any one of a family of DNA-containing viruses that includes the agents causing herpes, the Epstein-Barr virus, and the cytomegalovirus her•pes•vi•rus (ˈhɜr pizˌvaɪ rəs) n., pl. -rus•es. any DNA-containing virus of the family Herpesviridae, members of which cause several kinds of diseases, as chickenpox and shingles. [1920–25] Translations herpesvirus enUK herpesvirus, any of the family (Herpesviridae) of common DNA-containing viruses, many of which are associated with human disease. See cytomegaloviruscytomegalovirus , member of the herpesvirus family that can cause serious complications in persons with weakened immune systems and infants. A common virus, it is estimated that up to 80% of Americans carry cytomegalovirus by the time they reach adulthood. ..... Click the link for more information. ; Epstein-Barr virusEpstein-Barr virus (EBV), herpesvirus that is the major cause of infectious mononucleosis and is associated with a number of cancers, particularly lymphomas in immunosuppressed persons, including persons with AIDS. ..... Click the link for more information. ; herpes simplexherpes simplex , an acute viral infection of the skin characterized by one or more painful, itching blisters filled with clear fluid. It is caused by either of two herpes simplex viruses: Type 1, herpes labialis, ..... Click the link for more information. ; herpes zosterherpes zoster, infection of a ganglion (nerve center) with severe pain and a blisterlike eruption in the area of the nerve distribution, a condition called shingles. The causative organism is varicella-zoster, a common, filtrable virus that also causes chickenpox, and can hide ..... Click the link for more information. . herpesvirus [′hər‚pēz‚vī·rəs] (virology) A major group of deoxyribonucleic acid-containing animal viruses, distinguished by a cubic capsid, enveloped virion, and affinity for the host nucleus as a site of maturation. herpesvirus enUK her·pes·vi·rus (her'pēz-vī'rŭs), Any virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae. herpesvirus (hûr′pēz-vī′rəs)n. pl. herpesvi·ruses Any of a family of DNA viruses that form characteristic inclusion bodies within the nuclei of host cells and cause diseases such as chickenpox, infectious mononucleosis, herpes simplex, and shingles. her·pes·vi·rus , herpes virus (hĕr'pēz-vī'rŭs) Any virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae. herpesvirus Any virus belonging to a group of DNA-containing viruses, which have similar structures but few other properties in common. They are: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) (human herpesvirus 1); herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) (human herpesvirus 2); varicella-zoster virus (VZV) (human herpesvirus 3); Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) (human herpesvirus 4); cytomegalovirus (CMV) (human herpesvirus 5); human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6); human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7); and human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). Herpesviruses may cause infections including blepharoconjunctivitis, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, iridocyclitis, keratitis, uveitis, retinal necrosis, retinitis and cytomegalovirus retinitis. See antiviral agents; virus. her·pes·vi·rus , herpes virus (hĕr'pēz-vī'rŭs) Any virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae. Patient discussion about herpesvirus Q. Are cold sores contagious? My boyfriend has cold sores on his mouth. Can I catch it from him? If so, how can I prevent catching it?A. Cold sores contain the HSV-1 virus, which is the herpes simplex virus . While your boyfriend has cold sores, he should wash his hands often, especially after touching his face. He shouldn't share cups and eating utensils with others since he is very contagious. You should not kiss him or touch the cold sores either, in order not to be infected. More discussions about herpesvirus herpesvirus Related to herpesvirus: poxvirus, herpesviruses, Herpesvirus infection, Human herpesvirus herpesvirus is not available in the list of acronyms. Check: general English dictionary Thesaurus medical dictionary encyclopedia Wikipedia ThesaurusSeeherpes virus
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