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Caption: Using indirect immunofluorescence microscopy, this photomicrograph revealed the presence of the herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), discovered in a genital smear specimen.
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Content Providers(s): CDC/ Dr. Craig Lyerla
Creation Date: 1977
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Diseases
Female Genital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Genital Diseases, Female
Herpes Genitalis
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Skin Diseases, Viral
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Labialis
Urologic and Male Genital Diseases
Genital Diseases, Male
Herpes Genitalis
Virus Diseases
DNA Virus Infections
Herpesviridae Infections
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Genitalis
Herpes Labialis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Herpes Genitalis
Skin Diseases, Viral
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Labialis
Organisms
Viruses
DNA Viruses
Herpesviridae
Alphaherpesvirinae
Simplexvirus
Herpesvirus 2, Human
Vertebrate Viruses
DNA Viruses
Herpesviridae
Alphaherpesvirinae
Simplexvirus
Herpesvirus 2, Human
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