Which of the following gives the best example for the ability of some viruses to remain inactive (latent) for a period of time?
A) influenza, a particular strain of which returns every 10-20 years
B) herpes simplex viruses (oral or genital) whose reproduction is triggered by physiological or emotional stress in the host
C) Kaposi's sarcoma, which causes a skin cancer in people with AIDS but rarely in those not infected by HIV
D) the virus that causes a form of the common cold, which recurs in patients many times in their lives

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Herpes simplex viruses can remain latent in the body and become reactivated in response to physiological or emotional stress, making them a prime example of viruses that can exist in an inactive state for periods of time before re-emerging.

Which of the Following Gives the Best Example for the Ability