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HSV-2 [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Viral Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- herpes simplex virus
1, record 1, English, herpes%20simplex%20virus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HSV 1, record 1, English, HSV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Human herpes viruses. At least six human herpes viruses have been described. These include : Herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1), Herpes simplex virus type two(HSV-2), Varicella zoster virus(VZV), Cytomegalovirus(CMV), Epstein-Barr virus(EBV), and Human herpes virus six(HHV-6). 1, record 1, English, - herpes%20simplex%20virus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies virales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- virus de l'herpès simplex
1, record 1, French, virus%20de%20l%27herp%C3%A8s%20simplex
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VHS 1, record 1, French, VHS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un laboratoire de virologie moléculaire sera ainsi mis en place pour l'étude du pathogène humain du virus de l'herpès simplex (VHS), qui infecte plus de la moitié des adultes. Transmis aux nouveau-nés et aux patients immunodéficients, le VHS peut causer des infections graves menant à la cécité, aux encéphalopathies et à la mort. 1, record 1, French, - virus%20de%20l%27herp%C3%A8s%20simplex
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Enfermedades víricas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- virus del herpes simple
1, record 1, Spanish, virus%20del%20herpes%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- virus del Herpes simplex 1, record 1, Spanish, virus%20del%20Herpes%20simplex
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El virus del herpes simple permanece latente toda la vida en las terminaciones nerviosas o en el tejido linfático y se manifiesta como consecuencia de situaciones de estrés, trauma, infección o inmunodeficiencia. 1, record 1, Spanish, - virus%20del%20herpes%20simple
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- genital herpes
1, record 2, English, genital%20herpes
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Genital herpes is most frequently caused by HSV-2. Primary infection in women usually involves the vulva, vagina, and cervix. In men, initial infection is most often associated with lesions on the glans penis, prepuce, or penile shaft. In individuals of either gender, primary disease is associated with fever, malaise, anorexia, and bilateral inguinal adenopathy. 1, record 2, English, - genital%20herpes
Record 2, Key term(s)
- herpes genitalis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- herpès génital
1, record 2, French, herp%C3%A8s%20g%C3%A9nital
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie sexuellement transmissible (MST), due au virus HSV2, caractérisée par une infection cutanée des organes génitaux pouvant être accompagnée de fièvre, de perte de l'appétit et d'un mauvais état général. 2, record 2, French, - herp%C3%A8s%20g%C3%A9nital
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Aparato genitourinario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- herpes genital
1, record 2, Spanish, herpes%20genital
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad de transmisión sexual que origina llagas en los genitales. 2, record 2, Spanish, - herpes%20genital
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se estima que el herpes genital está relacionado con el desarrollo del cáncer de cuello uterino. 2, record 2, Spanish, - herpes%20genital
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- polyclonal antibody
1, record 3, English, polyclonal%20antibody
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To investigate whether passive transfer of antibodies to viral glycoproteins would protect against herpes simplex virus type 2-induced stromal keratitis, Balb/c mice were infected on the scarified cornea with herpes simplex virus types 1 or 2(HSV-1 and HSV-2, respectively) and monoclonal et polyclonal antibodies were administered intraperitoneally 24 hr later. 2, record 3, English, - polyclonal%20antibody
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- anticorps polyclonal
1, record 3, French, anticorps%20polyclonal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un dosage immunométrique était donc envisageable. Il a été mis au point en produisant, d'une part des anticorps polyclonaux à partir d'un immunogène constitué par la partie N-terminale du peptide (six acides aminés) couplé à un porteur antigénique et, d'autre part, un anticorps monoclonal dirigé contre la partie C-terminale de la substance P spécifique des cinq derniers acides aminés. 2, record 3, French, - anticorps%20polyclonal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biotecnología
- Biología molecular
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- anticuerpo policlonal
1, record 3, Spanish, anticuerpo%20policlonal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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