A latent viral infection is an infection in which:
A)viral replication is slow
B)viruses remain within host cells without ever causing a disease
C)a viral infection causes a disease progression gradually over a long period
D)viral replication has stopped but may resume years or decades later upon reactivation

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In a latent viral infection, the virus remains dormant within the host cells and does not replicate. However, it can reactivate later, leading to viral replication and potential disease.

A Latent Viral Infection Is an Infection in Which