Abstract:Backgrounds: There is a remarkable similarity between Herpesvirus papio 2 (HVP2) infecting baboons and human simplex virus (HSV) in terms of molecular biology, protein functions, and resulting infections. However, no definitive therapy exists, and the available drugs only improve the clinical signs of recurrent or asymptomatic infections. This research results may be useful for studies on the quest for HVP2 curative and preventive drugs in baboon models. Later, a similar study could be done on HSV in humans. M… Show more
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