Herpes virus infected 293T cell, SEM
Herpes virus infected 293T cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The virus is internal and not visible here. This virus infects epithelial cells around the mouth, causing fluid-filled blisters known as cold sores. There is no known cure for herpes infection and the virus remains in the body for life. Magnification: x5000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide. Specimen courtesy of Greg Towers, UCL, UK.
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