Which Genital Virus Infection Is Known to Have a Latent

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which genital virus infection is known to have a latent phase followed by the production of viral DNA capsids and particles?

• A) Condyloma acuminatum
• B) Molluscum contagiosum
• C) Herpetic lesions
• D) Lymphogranuloma venereum

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Definitions:

Sex Hormone

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Confounding Variable

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Mean Annual Temperature

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Murder Rate

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