[family of enveloped DNA viruses; occur in man, cold-blooded vertebrates, and invertebrates; some may induce neoplasia; transmission is usually by contact but it can occur by other routes. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0019369 Relation/PAR: DNA virus
Relation/CHD: Herpesvirus saimiri
HBLV
Alphaherpesvirinae
Betaherpesvirinae
Gammaherpesvirinae