Sheikh Uzma Farooq¹, Aditya Sharma²*, Sumaiya Bashir Khanday³, Parth Sharma⁴ and Janvi⁴

¹Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar, India
²Department of Veterinary Pathology, Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar, India
³Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Amritsar, India
⁴3rd Professional Year Student, KCVAS, Amritsar, India

*Corresponding Author: Aditya Sharma, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar, India.

Received: November 07, 2022; Published: December 09, 2022

Abstract

Herpes virus disease is caused by herpes virinae family. It is a dsDNA virus and the family Herpesviridae can be categorized into three major subfamilies: alpha herpesvirinae, beta herpesvirinae and gamma herpesviridae. The herpes virus has unique feature: It replicates inside the host cell and produces pathogenic virions which either manifest the disease or set up latency in the host cell. The severity of pathogenesis is determined by host immune system. In immunocompromised patients, the virus reactivates again and produces a potent disease. It is a harmonious pathogen but can produce grave prognosis depending upon the host cell response. The site of latency, host range and time taken for replication is dependent upon type of herpes virus. Transmission is mainly through direct contact, no vertical transmission has been reported. Majority of herpes virus infections go unnoticed as they are asymptomatic.

Keywords:Herpes Virus; Alpha Herpes Virus; Beta Herpes Virus; Gamma Herpes Virus; Latency; Lysis; Immunodeficiency

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Citation

Citation: Aditya Sharma., et al. “Herpes Virus: Immune System Mediated Latency or Lysis of Host Cell".Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 5.1 (2023): 55-57.

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