An Example of a Latent Viral Infection Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

An example of a latent viral infection is

• A) Cold sores.
• B) Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
• C) Influenza.
• D) Smallpox.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Precursors

Precursors are substances, cells, or chemical compounds that precede and are the origin or source of another substance or biological entity.

Plasma Cells

A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies in response to infections.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell central to the immune system, responsible for antibody production and other defense mechanisms against infection and disease.

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system, serving as filters for harmful substances and a site for immune cell activation.