Multiple choice

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that can infect almost anyone. Which of the following statements does not characterise CMV?

  1. Herpes viruses are DNA viruses.

  2. CMV can down regulate the host response.

  3. CMV is named for the large inclusion bodies in the nucleus of the infected cell.

  4. Primary CMV infection can be mild and similar to glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis).

  5. Cytomegalovirus is a member of the retroviral group of viruses.
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Explanation

CMV is an example of a herpes virus. These are all large DNA viruses of which CMV is the largest and is also known as human herpesvirus-5 (HHV-5).

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