HSV II

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:virus
gptkbp:cause genital herpes
herpetic whitlow
neonatal herpes
gptkbp:commonInfectionAge adolescents and adults
gptkbp:complication aseptic meningitis
neonatal encephalitis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy PCR
serology
viral culture
gptkbp:discoveredBy Burnet and Williams
gptkbp:enveloped true
gptkbp:family gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1960
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Herpes_Simplex_Virus_Type_2
gptkbp:genomeType double-stranded DNA
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Simplexvirus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HSV II
gptkbp:latencySite gptkb:sacral_ganglia
gptkbp:outerLayer lipid envelope
gptkbp:prevention safe sex practices
antiviral prophylaxis
gptkbp:primaryInfectionSite genital mucosa
gptkbp:relatedTo HSV I
gptkbp:revival possible
gptkbp:riskFactor immunosuppression
multiple sexual partners
gptkbp:structure icosahedral capsid
gptkbp:transmission sexual contact
vertical transmission
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:famciclovir
gptkb:valacyclovir
gptkb:acyclovir
gptkbp:vaccineAvailable false
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hamburg_SV_II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8