Entry
What part of the body does HSV enter through?
Skin or mucous membranes
Where does HSV send its DNA inside the cell?
The nucleus
Where does HSV hide when it's inactive?
Sensory Ganglion
What might trigger HSV to wake up?
Stress, illness, sunburn
What does HSV stand for?
Herpes Simplex Virus
What proteins help HSV stick to a cell?
Glycoproteins (e.g., gD)
What gets copied to make more viruses?
Viral DNA
True or False: HSV hides in blood cells.
False
What are common signs of reactivation?
Cold sores or genital lesions
Name one type of HSV.
HSV1 or HSV 2
What happens when HSV fuses with the cell membrane?
The virus enters the cell
What does the nucleus do with HSV DNA?
Copies viral parts & assembles viruses
Why is latency important to HSV?
It lets the virus avoid the immune system
What makes HSV hard to cure?
It hides from the immune system
How many people under 50 have HSV-1 worldwide (est.)?
Over 3.7 billion
What kind of cell does HSV enter? (Be specific!)
Epithelial cells
What are the 3 stages of HSV gene expression?
Immediate Early, Early, Late genes
Can HSV be spread during latency?
Yes
What’s a common trigger in young people?
Stress, hormonal changes, lack of sleep
Is HSV a DNA or RNA virus?
DNA