There are eight human herpesviruses (HHVs). Primary infection by any of the eight viruses, usually occurring in childhood, is either asymptomatic or produces fever and rash of skin or mucous ...

HUMAN CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (HCMV) is the largest of the known herpesviruses, with a genome of over 235 kb and more than 200 potential open reading frames 1. It is a widespread opportunistic pathogen ...