Human alphaherpesvirus 2
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.
| 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 | |
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Herpes simplex virus 2 | |
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