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Which of the following viral families is most likely to contain viruses that exist in a latent
state in humans?
a. Herpesviridae
b. Poxviridae
c. Adenoviridae
d. Parvoviridae
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18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions
Acute vs. Persistent Viral Infections
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An infection in which the virus is continually present in the body is referred to as:
A
Acute.
B
Balanced.
C
Determinant.
D
Persistent.
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Step 1: Understand the terminology related to viral infections. An acute infection is one where the virus causes symptoms quickly and is then cleared from the body.
Step 2: Recognize that a persistent infection is one in which the virus remains in the body for a long period, often for the lifetime of the host, either continuously or intermittently.
Step 3: Differentiate persistent infections from other types such as balanced or determinant, which are not standard terms used to describe viral infection types.
Step 4: Recall that persistent infections can be latent (virus is present but inactive) or chronic (virus is actively replicating at low levels).
Step 5: Conclude that the term describing an infection where the virus is continually present in the body is 'persistent.'
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