Macacine alphaherpesvirus 2

Simplexvirus macacinealpha2
Virus classification
(unranked):	Virus
Realm:	Duplodnaviria
Kingdom:	Heunggongvirae
Phylum:	Peploviricota
Class:	Herviviricetes
Order:	Herpesvirales
Family:	Orthoherpesviridae
Genus:	Simplexvirus
Species:	Simplexvirus macacinealpha2
Synonyms
Macacine alphaherpesvirus 2

Macacine alphaherpesvirus 2 (McHV-2) is a species of virus in the genus Simplexvirus, subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, family Herpesviridae, and order Herpesvirales.^[1][2]

References

1. "ICTV Master Species List 2018b.v2". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
2. "History of the taxon: Species: Simplexvirus macacinealpha2 (2023 Release, MSL #39)". ictv.global. International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 29 January 2025.