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What is the primary characteristic of a latent infection?
What is the primary characteristic of a latent infection?
- It lies dormant in the body after initial infection. (correct)
- It can be transmitted through contaminated water.
- It is always caused by bacteria.
- It is active and causes immediate symptoms.
Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox?
Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox?
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- Varicella Zoster Virus (correct)
- Influenza Virus
Which bacterium is most commonly associated with latent infections?
Which bacterium is most commonly associated with latent infections?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis (correct)
Which of the following infections is recognized as a latent parasitic infection?
Which of the following infections is recognized as a latent parasitic infection?
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How do viral latent infections like HSV and VZV most commonly spread?
How do viral latent infections like HSV and VZV most commonly spread?
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