HSV-1
Americanabbreviation
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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
When both engineered and unmodified herpesviruses were inoculated into mice, the gene drive converted up to 90% of the viruses—possibly enough to prevent an HSV-1 infection from causing symptoms such as painful cold sores.
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
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