All members of this class force macrophages to form multinucleated giant cells with inclusion bodies. This group includes the most common viral cause of mental retardation and another member that can lead to Burkitt's lymphoma. The most renowned characteristic of these viruses is their ability to enter a latent state and reactivate, as demonstrated by the aforementioned cytalomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr, and Varicella-Zoster, which causes shingles. FTP, name this class of DNA viruses whose members can cause mono, chicken pox, and the namesake sexually transmitted disease.
All members of this class force macrophages to form multinucleated giant cells with inclusion bodies. This group includes the most common viral cause of mental retardation and another member that can lead to Burkitt's lymphoma. The most renowned characteristic of these viruses is their ability to enter a latent state and reactivate, as demonstrated by the aforementioned cytalomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr, and Varicella-Zoster, which causes shingles. FTP, name this class of DNA viruses whose members can cause mono, chicken pox, and the namesake sexually transmitted disease.
All members of this class force macrophages to form multinucleated giant cells with inclusion bodies.
herpesviridae [or herpesviruses; prompt on "herpes"]