Herpes Simplex Virus

As per available reports about 100 journals, 162 conferences, 30 workshops are presently dedicated exclusively to Herpes Simplex Virus and about 366282 articles are being published on the current trends in Herpes Simplex Virus. In terms of research annually; USA, India, Japan, Brazil and Canada are some of the leading countries where maximum studies related to Herpes Simplex Virus are being carried out. As reported in “A Case of Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis” article by Nobuhiro Takeuchi, et al. An 80-year old woman presented to our institution with severe odynophagia. Gastroendoscopy revealed the presence of multiple small, oval ulcers, some of them agglutinated, from the oral cavity to the gastro-esophageal junction. Histopathological analysis of a biopsy specimen of the ulcer margin revealed degenerative epithelial cells with intranuclear eosinophilic inclusion bodies and multinucleated epithelial giant cells. Therefore, HSV esophagitis was suspected, and valacyclovir was administered for 6 days. Two days later, the symptoms resolved. Subsequently, the patient was revealed positive for serum HSV-1 IgM and IgG as well as anti-HSV-antibody by immunohistochemical analysis, confirming the diagnosis of HSV esophagitis. Gastroendoscopy performed 10 days after the treatment revealed the total disappearance of the esophageal lesions. The patient was discharged on 22 days after admission.

The Virology & Mycology is an academic journal – hosted by OMICS International – a pioneer in open access publishing–and is listed among the top 10 journals in Herpes Simplex Virus. Each year research scientists have noticed a rise in the number of congresses being held in this field. The Virology & Mycology provides a unique platform to researchers and scientist to explore the advanced and latest research developments in the field of Herpes Simplex Virus and Virology & Mycology, thus bridging the gap between researchers and young scientists.