Human herpesviruses 6 and 7.
Human herpesviruses 6 and 7 are newly discovered viruses that belong to the genus Roseolavirus within the subfamily Betaherpesvirinae. These ubiquitous viruses may cause primary or chronic persistent infection or remain in a state of latency for many years, until a decrease in the immunologic state of the host leads to reactivation of infection. Several diseases have been linked with HHV-6 and HHV-7. In the dermatologic arena, a definite association has been proven only for HHV-6 and exanthema subitum (roseola infantum), whereas the role of HHV-7 in the pathogenesis of pityriasis rosea remains a matter of debate.
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
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De Araujo
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Berman
Andrew
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Weinstein
D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D015654:Herpesvirus 6, Human; D016199:Herpesvirus 7, Human; D006801:Humans