Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), is a virus that belongs to the herpesvirus family. Like other herpesviruses, HHV-8 can remain dormant in the body for a prolonged period after the initial infection. Most healthy individuals infected with HHV-8 never develop symptoms or health problems. However, in some people—especially those with …
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common virus that belongs to the herpesvirus family. There are two main types of HSV: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both types can cause similar symptoms, including painful blisters or sores, although HSV-1 typically causes sores around the mouth (cold sores), while HSV-2 usually causes genital herpes. Once infected, the virus …
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae. It is ubiquitous and infects people of all ages. CMV is spread through body fluids such as blood, saliva, urine, and breast milk. What are the symptoms of cytomegalovirus infection? Most healthy individuals who become infected with CMV have no symptoms, and the virus …
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