Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, which causes varicella (chicken pox) and herpes zoster (shingles) in humans. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of varicella-zoster virus, isolated from a vesicular fluid sample, revealing the circulation of VZV clade VIII in Mexico.

Background: Acyclovir, a specific and selective inhibitor of replication of herpesviridae family, has well documented efficacy for speedy rash healing and decreasing pain of herpes zoster. Limited oral bioavailability of acyclovir requires frequent dosing. Valacyclovir is rapidly and almost completely converted to acyclovir in vivo and gives three to fivefold increase in acyclovir bioavailabili...

Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is a causative agent of feline viral rhinotracheitis and belongs to the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae of the family Herpesviridae. Since first isolated in 1958 by Crandell and Maurer, FHV-1 is distributed worldwide and is the most clinically significant agent for respiratory infections in cats. In this review, we describe the recent findings with properties and ...

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (Figure 1a) is the major catechin component of green tea (Camellia sinensis). It has been shown to have antiviral properties against DNA viruses such as herpes simplex virus (HSV; Herpesviridae) [1], adenovirus (Adenoviridae) [2], human papilloma virus (HPV; Papovaviridae) [3], and hepatitis B virus (HBV; Hepadnaviridae) [4], and RNA viruses such as influenza vir...

Emerging evidence has demonstrated that microRNAs (miRs) play a role in the survival and amplification of viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. There are various ways in which pathogens can benefit from miR-directed alterations in protein translation and signal transduction. Members of the herpesviridae family have previously been shown to encode multiple miRs, while the production of miRs by ...

Etiology • Pseudorabies virus (PRV) is an enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae. Also known as suid herpesvirus-1 (SuHV-1), the virus causes Aujeszky’s disease. • ‘Classical’ PRV strains affecting multiple species were first isolated in the early 1900s. ‘Variant’ PRV strains emerged in swine in China in 2011. • Genomic sequencing and phylogenetic analyses ha...

Etiology • Pseudorabies virus (PRV) is an enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae. Also known as suid herpesvirus-1 (SuHV-1), the virus causes Aujeszky’s disease. • ‘Classical’ PRV strains affecting multiple species were first isolated in the early 1900s. ‘Variant’ PRV strains emerged in swine in China in 2011. • Genomic sequencing and phylogenetic analyses ha...