What Conditions May Trigger Reactivation of Latent Herpesvirus Infections

question 6

Multiple Choice

What conditions may trigger reactivation of latent herpesvirus infections?

• A) fever
• B) immune suppression
• C) major hormonal changes
• D) severe stress
• E) Fever, stress, immune suppression, or hormonal changes can all trigger reactivation.

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Definitions:

Temperature

A measure of the hotness or coldness of an object or environment, typically measured in degrees of a specific scale like Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Internal Organs

The critical structures within the body that perform its vital functions, including the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Pain Receptors

Pain receptors, or nociceptors, are sensory neurons that respond to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the brain, which interprets them as pain.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and is responsible for transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.