| HSV-2 | Herpes Simplex Virus—Type 2 |
| FGT | Female Genital Tract |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| TNF-α | Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha |
| NFκB | Nuclear Factor Kappa-B |
| MCP-1 | Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 |
| IL-6 | Interleukin 6 |
| PLGA | Poly(Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid) |
| ODN | Oligodeoxynucleotides |
| IVAG | Intravaginal |
| IP | Intraperitoneal |
| H&E | Hematoxylin and Eosin |
| WT | Wild Type |
| PFU | Plaque-Forming Unit |
| PVP-K30 | Polyvinylpyroline K30 |