Current Concepts

Human Herpesvirus 6

Authors: MOBEEN H. RATHORE MD

Abstract

ABSTRACTHuman herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is a relatively recently discovered virus. Although systematic studies on the spread of this virus are lacking, considerable data have been collected regarding the prevalence of HHV-6 infection. A number of laboratory methods are available for the diagnosis of HHV-6 infection, but currently these tests are usually available only in research laboratories. HHV-6 has been implicated in a number of infectious and lymphoproliferative and malignant diseases. While the relationship between HHV-6 and human immunodeficiency virus is not yet clear, HHV-6 has been shown to cause exanthema subitum and acute febrile illness in young children. At this time no adequate antiviral therapy is available for HHV-6 infection.

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