Why do we research the herpes simplex virus (#HSV)? While HSV-1 causes mild or no symptoms in most adults, it can cause potentially life-threatening infections in at-risk groups. We're researching how HSV infections occur to develop better treatments, and potential vaccines. pic.twitter.com/Ex44JrUcB6

— The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (@WestmeadInst) January 10, 2019