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Neuronal Cytoskeletal Dynamic Modification and Neurodegeneration Induced by Infection with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
11 Jun 2008
Abstract excerpt
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) belong to the family Herpesviridae, the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, and the genus Simplexvirus. They are ubiquitous, neurotropic, and the most common pathogenic cause of sporadic acute encephalitis in humans. Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is associated with a high mortality rate and significant neurological, neuropsychological, and...
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