Viruses That Cause Infection Resulting in Alternating Periods of Activity

question 67

Multiple Choice

Viruses that cause infection resulting in alternating periods of activity with symptoms and inactivity without symptoms are called

• A)latent
• B)oncogenic.
• C)prions.
• D)viroids.
• E)delta agents.

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U.S. Surgeon General

The leading spokesperson on matters of public health in the federal government of the United States, responsible for issuing warnings and advisories to the public.

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