A Persistent Infection Is One in Which

question 13

Multiple Choice

A persistent infection is one in which

• A)the virus remains in equilibrium with the host without causing a disease.
• B)viral replication is unusually slow.
• C)the disease process occurs gradually over a long period.
• D)host cells are gradually lysed.
• E)host cells are transformed.

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Definitions:

Vascularization

The process where body tissues grow new blood vessels.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, providing most of the eye's optical power.

Cellulitis

A common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection that appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender.

Orbit

The bony cavity containing the eyeball and its associated muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.