Herpesvirus is a type of virus that can cause infections in humans or animals. It can lead to conditions like cold sores, genital herpes, or even more severe diseases. Full definition
As of May 5, three more cases have been found in Oregon of horses infected with equine herpesvirus type - 1, or EHV - 1, and one animal has the most serious «neurotropic» form of the virus that is far more likely to cause serious, sometimes permanent neurological damage. (equimanagement.com)
Current research efforts include investigation of the role of canine herpesvirus in spontaneous corneal disease in dogs and the effects of topical and systemic anti-inflammatory and chemotherapy drugs on its recrudescence; identification of novel infectious agents causing feline corneal disease; and the characterization of common and novel corneal disorders of dogs, cats, horses, and exotic species by in vivo confocal microscopic imaging. (www2.vet.cornell.edu)
Signs of herpesvirus infection often appear when a cat experiences a stressful situation, like a new family member, a move or a hospital / boarding stay. (animaleyegroup.com)