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The ability of some viruses to remain inactive (latent) for a period of time is exemplified by _____.

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Herpe simplex virus

Herpes simplex viruses can also be refers to as human herpes virus 1 and 2 and these virus commonly spread when an infected person is shredding and producing the virus. The herpes virus is made up of double stranded linear DNA genomic enclosed within an icosahedral protein called the capsid. Thus, there production is triggered by the development of emotional or phycological stress by the host.

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