A collection of 26 contributions describing the latest experimental methods for herpes virology ranging from the more biological in vivo maneuvers to the purely molecular. Most of the protocols rely on the herpes simplex virus as prototype, so that it is relatives easy to extrapolate and make the necessary modifications required for application to other herpes viruses, especially members of the alpha group, such as PRV and EHV. Numerous practical tips are included to improve reproducibility for each experiment. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.