👉 Herpesvirales are a group of RNA viruses that include human herpesvirus (HHV), monkeypox virus, and other related viruses. These viruses can cause various types of infections in humans and animals, leading to symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain, and sometimes cancer. Herpesvirae primarily infect the skin and mucous membranes, causing lesions or sores on these areas that can be painful and unsightly.