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Virus Reference and Surveillance Laboratory (VRSL)

Herpes simplex viruses,Types and II (HSV 1,2)

Clinical Virology Program

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Electron micrograph of Herpes Virus

Electron micrograph of Herpes Virus
  • Viruses: Herpes Virus - Herpes viruses can infect neonates, children and adults causing a wide spectrum of diseases. Initial infection with the virus establishes a viral "latency", which allows for subsequent potential of reactivation of the virus in the host. More...

Contact Information

Lab Director:
Kirsten St. George M.App.Sc., Ph.D.
(518) 869-4520

Cell-Based Testing Supervisor:
Kim Rush-Wilson
(518) 869-4559

Molecular Testing Supervisor:
Meghan Fuschino, M.S.
(518) 869-4559

Certification Information

CLIA # 33D0654341
PFI # 1067
WHO Collaborating Laboratory
Disease:
  • Vesicular disease characterized by lesions in or around the mouth or genital region
  • Infection results in latency with periodic reactivation
  • Fever and malaise
  • Encephalitis
Transmission:
  • Oral herpes is contracted by direct physical contact. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease.
Vaccination:
  • None available at this time
Age Association:
  • Oral herpes: All ages
  • Genital herpes: beginning at age of sexual activity
Geographic Distribution:
  • World wide
Seasonal Distribution:
  • All seasons
Preferred Specimens:
  • Vesicle/lesion swab, genital swab, CSF
Collection and Shipping:
Test Methods: Culture:
  • Conventional tube culture
  • Immunofluroescence for typing
  Molecular:
  • Real-time PCR
  • Conventional PCR
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