Herpes Variants with Examples in Detail
Herpesviruses are a large family of DNA viruses that remain lifelong in the human body and are classified into alpha, beta, and gamma subgroups. This article explains each herpes variant in detail, including HSV-1, HSV-2, varicella-zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8, using a clear clinical framework to help patients understand differences in transmission, latency, and long-term health impact.