A genus of the family herpesviridae, subfamily alphaherpesvirinae, consisting of herpes simplex-like viruses. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(sim´pleks-vi″rәs) the herpes simplex viruses, a genus of herpesviruses of the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, which cause herpes simplex. Species pathogenic in humans include human herpesvirus 1 and human herpesvirus 2.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sim′pleks-vi′rŭs Synonyms: herpes simplex