<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat type of virus is Herpes Simplex Virus HSV?  <response>: <reason> Herpes Simplex Virus HSV is a virus that can infect humans and cause a range of symptoms. It is classified as an icosahedral linear enveloped dsDNA virus, which means that it has a particular shape icosahedral, contains genetic material in the form of double-stranded DNA dsDNA, and is surrounded by a lipid envelope. This classification is based on the viruss physical and genetic characteristics, which are important for understanding how it interacts with host cells and causes disease. While there are two types of HSV HSV-1 and HSV-2, both are classified as icosahedral linear enveloped dsDNA viruses. 