HERPES VIRUS: HSV-1

TAXONOMY

Domain: Not classified
Kingdom: Not classified
Phylum: Not classified

Viruses are not considered living and are therefore not classified

Genus: Simplexvirus

Specific epithet: Herpesvirus

Strain: Herpes virus HSV-1

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METABOLIC REQUIREMENTS

Uses host cell for genetic replication

PATHOGENIC MECHANISM

Envelope on Herpes virus fuses to host cell when it attaches to receptors.
Creates a pore to enter the cell

SYMPTOMS

• Fatigue
• Blisters can appear orally and on face and chin

ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT

• Acyclovir (Zovirax or generic)
• Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
• Famiciclovir (Famvir)

REFERENCES

Herpesvirus overview. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2014, from http://stdgen.northwestern.edu/stdgen/bacteria/hhv2/herpes.html

Herpes Simplex. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2014, from http://www.austincc.edu/microbio/2993q/hsv.htm

Herpes simplex virus. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2014, from http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex_virus