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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Tzanck Smear- Positive of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

Introduction Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a common and highly contagious virus that infects humans. It belongs to the family Herpesviridae and is characterized by its ability to establish a lifelong infection in the host. HSV exists in two main types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Transmission: …

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Chlamydia trachomatis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Introduction Chlamydia trachomatis is a gram-negative bacterium and is an important human pathogen known for causing several diseases. It is an obligate intracellular bacterium, meaning it can only survive and reproduce inside host cells. C. trachomatis primarily infects epithelial cells of the mucous membranes in …

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