Herpes simplex type 2 virus, illustration #1
by Mehau Kulyk/science Photo Library
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Herpes simplex type 2 virus, illustration #1
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Mehau Kulyk/science Photo Library
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Herpes simplex type 2 virus (HSV-2) particle, computer illustration. HSV particles (virions) are composed of an outer lipid envelope and an icosahedral protein core (capsid) encasing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the genetic material of the virus. HSV-2 causes genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection that causes inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes, characterized by fluid-filled blisters.
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January 3rd, 2023
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