Herpes Virus Reactivation by Low-Intensity Diode and Co2 Lasers
- Citation:
- Saleh, H. M., A. S. Shaker, A. M. Saafan, and A. K. H. Ibrahim, "Herpes Virus Reactivation by Low-Intensity Diode and Co2 Lasers", Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 2011.
Abstract:
Background:The herpes virus enters into latency after symptomatic or asymptomatic herpetic infection. During latency, the virus has no impact on infected cells. However, internal or external stimuli, including certain lasers, can induce virus reactivation.
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