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Abstract

Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and pseudorabies virus are neurotropic pathogens of the subfamily of the . These viruses efficiently invade the peripheral nervous system and establish lifelong latency in neurons resident in peripheral ganglia. Primary and recurrent infections cycle virus particles between neurons and the peripheral tissues they innervate. This remarkable cycle of infection is the topic of this review. In addition, some of the distinguishing hallmarks of the infections caused by these viruses are evaluated in terms of their underlying similarities.

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2012-10-13
2024-03-29
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