Asked by Selena Altieri on Jun 02, 2024
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One example of a disorder that can commonly exist as a latent infection is
A) cirrhosis of the liver.
B) chicken pox.
C) the common cold.
D) influenza.
Latent Infection
An infection that is present but does not exhibit symptoms until activated under certain conditions.
Cirrhosis
A late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions.
- Comprehend the variance in the nature of acute, chronic, and latent infections.
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Tharshinny GandiJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Chicken pox is a viral infection that can exist in a latent form in the body, meaning that the virus remains dormant and may reactivate later in life as shingles. Cirrhosis of the liver, the common cold, and influenza are not typically considered latent infections.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the variance in the nature of acute, chronic, and latent infections.