MYH9 and infection: MYH9 was first identified as a cellular receptor for HSV-1, and later studies showed that it also promotes infection of other herpesviruses (Kaposi’s-sarcoma associated Herpesvirus; KSHV) and arterivirus (severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus) (15, 37, –, 40).