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HSV-1

American  
Or HSV-I

abbreviation

  1. herpes simplex virus type 1. herpes simplex


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It can be caused by a number of viruses - including HSV-1, also known as the cold sore virus.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

In the Department of Biological and Environmental Science of the University of Jyväskylä, docent Maija Vihinen-Ranta, with her research team, investigated time-dependent mitochondrial changes as HSV-1 infection proceeds from early to late infection.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

In tissue cultures, HSV-1 gene drives worked better than the hCMV ones, Dai notes.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 14, 2023

Those who contract HSV-1 may develop blisters on or around their mouths or, in some cases, on their genitals.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2023

HSV-1 is linked to oral herpes, while HSV-2 is linked to genital herpes, although both can exhibit outbreaks in other parts of the body.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2022