Human Herpesvirus 6

**Semantic type:** Virus

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

**Synonyms:** - HHV-6 - HHV-6 - HHV6 - HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 6 - HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 6 - Herpes Simplex Virus 6 - Herpes Virus 6 - Human Betaherpesvirus 6 - Human Herpesvirus-6 - Human betaherpesvirus 6 - Virus-HHV6