Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2, or HSV1 and HSV2, or HSVI and HSVII) are common human pathogens responsible for oral and genital herpes. In addition to mucocutaneous infections which include watery blisters in the skin of any location of the body, or in mucous membranes of the mouth, lips, nose, genitals, or eyes (herpes simplex keratitis), HSV can cause severe complications such as encephalitis and neonatal herpes, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Accurate detection is essential for timely diagnosis and clinical management.
HSV-1/2 (HSV1/2, or HSV-1,2, or HSVI,II, or HSV 1+2, or HSVI+II) PCR kits based on real-time PCR technology provide a sensitive and specific method for detecting HSV DNA in human samples. These molecular diagnostics tools offer accurate and reproducible results in routine and specialized laboratory workflows. Available in CE IVD-marked formats for diagnostic use and research use only (RUO) versions, these PCR assays support a wide range of applications including CNS infection diagnostics from clinical samples, STI screening, and viral reactivation monitoring.
HSV as well as some other Herpes-virus pathogens are part of TORCH group. Please find selected HSV assays which can be used in relation to significant risks during pregnancy also in the specific TORCH category together with other non-Herpes-virus pathogens.