What type of virus is the herpes simplex virus?
Correct answer: A. DNA-enveloped virus
- A. DNA-enveloped virus
- B. RNA-enveloped virus
- C. DNA non-enveloped virus
- D. RNA non-enveloped virus
Explanation
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a member of the Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily of the Herpesviridae family. HSV is a double-stranded DNA virus that infects a variety of host tissues and is characterized by a lytic and latent cycle.
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