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when a virus persists inside the host in an inactive state, this is specifically referred to as
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Viral latency is a state where a virus remains in an inactive form within the host. During latency, the viral genome is present in the host cell but does not actively replicate to produce new virus particles. This is different from an active viral infection where the virus is replicating and causing symptoms. For example, herpesviruses can establish latency in human neurons. After an initial infection (like cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus), the virus can enter a latent state. It remains in the neurons, and under certain conditions (such as stress, a weakened immune system), it can re - activate and cause another outbreak of symptoms.

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latency