Herpes T viruses is a collective term used to describe a group of herpesviruses that primarily infect primates, including humans. These viruses belong to the Herpesviridae family and are categorized into three distinct species - Herpes T-1 virus, Herpes T-2 virus, and Herpes T-3 virus.
Herpes T-1 virus, also known as Human herpesvirus 1 (HHV-1) or Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), is responsible for causing oral herpes, commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters. It most commonly manifests as painful sores around the mouth, but it can also infect the genital area through oral-genital contact.
Herpes T-2 virus, also called Human herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2) or Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), causes genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection characterized by painful sores in the genital and anal areas. It can be transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
Herpes T-3 virus, referred to as Human herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3) or Varicella-zoster virus (VZV), causes two distinct conditions: chickenpox and shingles. Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that primarily affects children, causing a widespread rash, fever, and flu-like symptoms. Shingles, on the other hand, typically occurs in adults who have previously had chickenpox. It causes a painful rash with blisters, usually localized to one side of the body.
Overall, the herpes T viruses are known for their ability to establish lifelong latent infections in the human body, with occasional reactivations leading to recurrent symptoms. Although ant
