HSV-1 Infection Is Quite Common and Can Cause Transient Psychiatric

question 16

Multiple Choice

HSV-1 infection is quite common and can cause transient psychiatric symptoms because the virus

• A) is found in neurons of higher cortical structures
• B) can remain latent for long periods
• C) can be reactivated by stress
• D) all of the above

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