Alphaherpesvirinae
Alphaherpesvirinae
Alphaherpesvirinae (pronounced: al-fa-her-pe-svi-ri-nae) is a subfamily of the Herpesviridae family of viruses.
Etymology
The term "Alphaherpesvirinae" is derived from the Greek 'alpha', meaning 'first', and 'herpes', which is derived from the Greek 'herpein', meaning 'to creep'. This refers to the characteristic pattern of herpes infections, which often start with a primary infection, followed by a long period of latency, and then recurrent reactivations.
Description
Alphaherpesvirinae viruses are characterized by their fast growth and destruction of infected cells, and their ability to establish latent infections in sensory ganglia. They are also known for their ability to infect a wide range of hosts.
The Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily includes several important human and animal pathogens, such as Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), and Varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
Related Terms
- Herpesviridae: The family of viruses that Alphaherpesvirinae belongs to.
- Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1): A virus in the Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily that primarily causes oral herpes.
- Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2): A virus in the Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily that primarily causes genital herpes.
- Varicella-zoster virus (VZV): A virus in the Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily that causes chickenpox and shingles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alphaherpesvirinae
- Wikipedia's article - Alphaherpesvirinae
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