An Occasional Serious Complication of Herpes Simplex-1 Infection Is ______

question 59

Multiple Choice

An occasional serious complication of herpes simplex-1 infection is ______.

• A)infertility
• B)shingles
• C)encephalitis
• D)paralysis
• E)kidney failure

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Definitions:

Chromosome

A structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the cell nucleus, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

CAG Repeats

A series of trinucleotide repeats in the DNA, where the cytosine (C), adenine (A), and guanine (G) nucleotides are repeated multiple times; associated with various genetic disorders when present in high numbers.

HTT Gene

A gene on chromosome 4 that codes for the huntingtin protein, mutations of which are associated with Huntington's disease.

Huntington Disease

A hereditary neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric issues, often leading to a significant reduction in quality of life.