human herpesvirus 6


human her·pes·vi·rus 6

a human herpesvirus that was found in certain lymphoproliferative disorders, replicates in a number of different types of leukocytes, and is associated with the childhood disease roseola (exanthema subitum).

hu·man her·pes·vi·rus 6

(hyū'măn hĕr'pēz-vī'rŭs) A herpesvirus found in certain lymphoproliferative disorders, and associated with roseola (exanthema subitum).

human herpesvirus 6

The herpes virus that causes the childhood disease roseola infantum (exanthema subitum).