Human alphaherpesvirus 2
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Human alphaherpesvirus 2 or Herpes simplex virus 2 (HHV-2 or HSV-2) is a species of virus in the genus Simplexvirus, subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, family Herpesviridae, and order Herpesvirales.[1]
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Human alphaherpesvirus 2 | |
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Transmission electron micrograph of herpes simplex virus | |
Virus classification | |
(unranked): | Virus |
Realm: | Duplodnaviria |
Kingdom: | Heunggongvirae |
Phylum: | Peploviricota |
Class: | Herviviricetes |
Order: | Herpesvirales |
Family: | Orthoherpesviridae |
Genus: | Simplexvirus |
Species: | Human alphaherpesvirus 2 |
Synonyms | |
Herpes simplex virus 2 |
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