Alphaherpesvirinae

Alphaherpesvirinae is a subfamily of viruses in the family Herpesviridae, fast growing (the replication cycle is relatively short), effectively cytolytic with the peculiarity of living latently in neurons, and sensitive ganglia of a wide variety of hosts. It includes the following species that cause herpes:

Herpesvirus Bovino 2

Herpesvirus Canino 1

Herpesvirus del Cercopiteco 1

Herpesvirus Equine 1

Herpesvirus Equine 2

Herpesvirus Equine 3

Herpesvirus Felino 1

Human Herpesvirus (alpha) 1

Herpesvirus Human 2

Herpesvirus Humano 3 (Varicola, Herpes Zóster)

Herpesvirus Porcino 1