Betaherpesvirinae
Betaherpesvirinae is a subfamily of the Herpesviridae family. This subfamily is known to cause a variety of diseases in humans, including cytomegalovirus infections, roseola, and Kaposi's sarcoma.
Overview
The Betaherpesvirinae subfamily is one of three subfamilies in the Herpesviridae family. The other two subfamilies are Alphaherpesvirinae and Gammaherpesvirinae. The viruses in the Betaherpesvirinae subfamily are known to cause a variety of diseases in humans.
Diseases
The viruses in the Betaherpesvirinae subfamily can cause a variety of diseases in humans. These include:
- Cytomegalovirus infections: These are often asymptomatic in healthy individuals, but can cause serious illness in people with weakened immune systems or in newborns infected in utero.
- Roseola: This is a common childhood illness characterized by a high fever followed by a rash.
- Kaposi's sarcoma: This is a type of cancer that can occur in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS.
Viruses
The Betaherpesvirinae subfamily includes several viruses, including:
- Human herpesvirus 5 (HHV-5), also known as cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), which causes roseola
- Human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7), which also causes roseola
- Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV)
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