Characterization of herpes simplex virus clinical isolate Y3369 as a glycoprotein G variant and its bearing on virus typing

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Herpes simplex viruses exist as two major serotypes, type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Determination of type, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, is important in accurate diagnosis and clinical control of transmission. Several tests are availabl...

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Main Authors: Stewart Amanda, Catts Danny S, Hedman Tyler J, Hammond Daniel V, Poole Brian D, Clark Daniel N, Johnson F Brent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/290