Both HSV and EBV, Which Are Members of the Herpesvirus

question 18

Multiple Choice

Both HSV and EBV, which are members of the herpesvirus family, have mechanisms that prevent the immune system from recognizing and killing infected cells.Which of the following explains why this is important?

• A) Herpesviruses are maintained in the host for life in a latent infection.
• B) Herpesviruses are very sensitive to the effects of the immune system.
• C) Herpesviruses are rarely transmitted to new hosts.
• D) Herpesviruses infect cells that are components of the immune system.

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