This Viral Infection Results in the Continuous Production of Virions

Question

This viral infection results in the continuous production of virions over several years.
A)rhinovirus
B)myxoma virus
C)Hepatitis B virus
D)Ebola virus
E)influenza virus

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B virus can result in a chronic infection where virions are continuously produced over a period of several years. This can lead to liver damage and increase the risk of liver cancer. The other viruses listed typically cause acute infections that clear naturally within a few weeks.