Asked by Bailey Roy-2020 on Jul 24, 2024
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Which of the following associations is correct?
A) herpesvirus-chickenpox
B) Epstein-Barr virus-shingles
C) viroid-scrapie
D) prion-influenza
E) HIV-Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Herpesvirus
A large family of viruses that cause diseases in animals, including humans, characterized by latent and recurrent infections.
Epstein-Barr Virus
A herpesvirus that can cause infectious mononucleosis (mono) and is associated with various types of cancers and autoimmune diseases.
Viroid
Infectious strand of RNA devoid of a capsid and much smaller than a virus.
- Explain the disease-causing mechanisms of different types of viruses and prions.
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Monica CastilloJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Herpesvirus is the causative agent of chickenpox.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the disease-causing mechanisms of different types of viruses and prions.
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