The Ability of Some Viruses to Remain Inactive (Latent)for a Period

Question

The ability of some viruses to remain inactive (latent)for a period of time is exemplified by
A)influenza, a particular strain of which returns every 10-20 years.
B)herpes simplex viruses (oral or genital)whose reproduction is triggered by physiological or emotional stress in the host.
C)Kaposi's sarcoma, which causes a skin cancer in people with AIDS, but rarely in those not infected by HIV.
D)the virus that causes a form of the common cold, which recurs in patients many times in their lives.
E)myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that blocks muscle contraction from time to time.

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex viruses can remain latent in nerve cells, often in the trigeminal ganglia or sacral ganglia, and can be reactivated under certain conditions such as stress or illness, leading to outbreaks of oral or genital herpes.