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Herpes Simplex Virus…

Humans are the only natural reservoir of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). HSV is one of the most prevalent viral infections in the world. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by either HSV-1 or HSV-2.…

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VEXAS Syndrome

VEXAS syndrome is a rare disease that causes late onset recurrent episodes of inflammation and hematologic abnormalities in men over the age of 50. Clinical manifestations of VEXAS syndrome are variable and include skin lesions, recurrent fever,…

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Laboratory Tests for…

Cirrhosis is defined as the fibrotic replacement of liver tissue that can result from any chronic liver disease. Cirrhosis affects approximately 2.2 million adults in the United States and is associated with mortality rates of 21.9 per 100 000…