What is another word for herpesvirales?
Pronunciation: [hˈɜːpɪsvˌɜːɹe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Herpesvirales is a viral order that includes several families of viruses, such as Herpesviridae, Alloherpesviridae, and Malacoherpesviridae. The term Herpesvirales can be replaced by other synonyms, such as herpesvirus, herpesviral infection, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, or varicella-zoster. Herpesvirus can describe any member of the Herpesviridae family, while herpesviral infection refers to any disease caused by a herpesvirus. Herpes simplex is the most common type of herpesviral infection, which causes cold sores and genital herpes. Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and can lead to painful skin rashes. These synonyms show how diverse and complex the Herpesvirales order can be, and how it affects different aspects of human health.
