Human herpesvirus 7

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:associated_with Autoimmune diseases
Respiratory infections
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Immunocompromised patients
gptkbp:cause gptkb:Roseola
gptkbp:clinical_trial Conducted for treatment options
Mild in healthy individuals
Potentially causes encephalitis
gptkbp:community_health Limited awareness
gptkbp:complications Febrile seizures
gptkbp:data_usage Increased in close contact
gptkbp:diagnosis PCR
Serological assays
Similar symptoms to other infections
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1990
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:Yes
gptkb:Exanthem_subitum
Common with other herpesviruses
Low in immunocompetent hosts
gptkbp:epidemiology Worldwide distribution
gptkbp:family gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:funding Available for studies
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Exists among strains
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Roseolovirus
gptkbp:grooming_needs Higher in acute phase
Occurs in saliva
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Human herpesvirus 7
gptkbp:immune_response Cell-mediated immunity
gptkbp:infection_prevention Good hygiene practices
gptkbp:infection_route Horizontal transmission
gptkbp:is_compared_to Over 90% in adults
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to No
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:T_cells
gptkbp:prevalence Common in childhood
gptkbp:propagation_method Saliva
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on Not well established
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Human_herpesvirus_6
gptkbp:replaces Human blood
gptkbp:research Ongoing
gptkbp:research_focus Viral pathogenesis
gptkbp:seed_dispersal Double-stranded DNA
gptkbp:serological_tests Ig G and Ig M detection
gptkbp:subfamily gptkb:Betaherpesvirinae
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:Fever
Rash
Lymphadenopathy
gptkbp:treatment Antiviral medication
Variable
Symptomatic relief
Generally favorable in healthy individuals
Investigating new antiviral agents
Limited antiviral options
gptkbp:viral_infection Common in early childhood
gptkbp:viral_infections Can be asymptomatic
gptkbp:viral_persistence Can occur in host cells
gptkbp:viral_reactivation Possible in immunocompromised individuals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6