Human herpesvirus 6.
Human 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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Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville 32209-6561.
D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D015654:Herpesvirus 6, Human; D006801:Humans