What cell type can the Simplexviruses infect latently?
A) B cells
B) epithelial cells
C) neurons
D) T cells
E) multiple cell types

Name: What cell type can the Simplexviruses infect latently? A) B cells B) epithelial cells C) neurons D) T cells E) multiple cell types
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Simplexviruses (such as herpes simplex virus) are neurotropic, meaning they have a preference for infecting neurons. They establish a latent infection in neurons and can reactivate to cause recurrent infections.

What Cell Type Can the Simplexviruses Infect Latently