Herpes Simplex Type 1 Virus #1
by Science Photo Library
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Herpes Simplex Type 1 Virus #1
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Science Photo Library
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Herpes simplex type 1 virus (HSV-1) particle, computer illustration. HSV particles (virions) are composed of an outer lipid envelope (orange) and an icosahedral protein core (capsid, pink) encasing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue), the genetic material of the virus. HSV-1, more commonly known as oral herpes, causes sores around the mouth and lips known as cold sores.
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July 21st, 2016
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