Disease(s) in which the causative agent becomes latent is/are
A) cold sores AND influenza.
B) genital herpes AND pneumonia.
C) chickenpox AND influenza.
D) shingles, genital herpes, AND cold sores.
E) shingles, genital herpes, AND common colds.

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Shingles, genital herpes, and cold sores are all caused by the herpes virus family and are examples of diseases in which the causative agent can become latent in the host's nervous system.

Disease(s) in Which the Causative Agent Becomes Latent Is/are