Viro Perspectives
Learn more on the topic of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) via our ongoing series of clinical posts by David Kilpatrick, PhD and Abbas Vafai, PhD.
INTRODUCTION: This is Part IV in a series presenting reports dealing with the reaction of Herpes viruses during the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Numerous articles came out during 2020 linking Herpes virus reactivations during the pandemic. One of these Herpes viruses, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) has also been shown to reactivate during the pandemic. It has been […]
INTRODUCTION: This is Part III in a series presenting reports dealing with the reaction of Herpes viruses during the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Numerous articles came out during 2020 linking Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation which causes Herpes Zoster (HZ) with the pandemic. VZV reactivates in about 1/3 of individuals later in life, after having been infected […]
INTRODUCTION: In this 2nd Part, we will present reports dealing with the reaction of another group of Herpes viruses, human herpes virus 6 & 7 (HHV 6-7). Over the last 18 months the SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to an increase in Herpes virus reactivations. This virus (SARS-CoV-2) has a series of evasion mechanisms that allow […]