This special issue is dedicated to the recent research progress on human
herpesviruses (HHVs). Human herpesviruses are distributed worldwide, and
more than 90% of adults are infected by one or multiple HHVs. The HHV family
contains three sub-families: the alpha sub-family [herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1),
HSV-2, and varicella-zoster virus (VZV)], beta sub-family [human cytomegalovirus
(HCMV), HHV6, and HHV7)], and gamma sub-family. [Epstein-Barr virus
(EBV) and Kaposi’s sarcoma–associated herpesvirus (KSHV)]. All the viruses
typically establish latent infection in host, and undergo lytic reactivation in certain
pathophysiological conditions. In this issue, we collectively present ten articles
focusing on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and interventions of HSV-1, VZV,
HCMV, EBV and KSHV respectively, and these high-quality review and research
articles are contributed by experts on those specific viruses.