A subfamily of Herpesviridae containing Simplexvirus and Varicellavirus.
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Al·pha·her·pes·vi·ri·nae (al″fə-hur″pēz-vir-iґne) the herpes simplex virus and related viruses, a subfamily of Herpesviridae. Genera of medical and veterinary importance include Iltovirus, Mardivirus, Simplexvirus, and Varicellovirus.Medical dictionary. 2011.