Herpes simplex viruses are enveloped, linear, double-stranded DNA viruses. There are two types:
- Type 1 - HSV-1
- Type 2 - HSV-2
Herpes Pictures - Electron Micrograph of Herpes Virus
From Heather Brannon, MD, About.com
Updated April 17, 2009
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