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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a member of the [[Herpesviridae]] family of viruses, a family of DNA viruses important in human disease. These include Human herpesviruses (HHV) 1-8([[see Herpes Viruses]]). HSV 1 and 2 correspond to HHV 1 and 2. HSV 1 and 2 are very prevalent in the human population, with as many as 30-70% of people testing positive for antibodies in their lifetime.