Which of the following events or characteristics is the most likely explanation for why an individual experiences regular herpesvirus-mediated cold sore or genital sore flare-ups?
A) They have been reinfection by exposure to a different, but closely related herpesvirus strain.
B) They have been reinfection by exposure to the same herpesvirus strain.
C) Copies of the herpesvirus genome permanently maintained in host nuclei are periodically "activated."
D) Copies of herpesvirus particles that have escaped the immune system periodically experience conditions that allow them to replicate and infect cells.

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Herpesviruses establish latency, meaning the virus's genome is maintained in a dormant state within the host's cells, often for the lifetime of the host. Periodic reactivation of these latent viruses can lead to recurrent outbreaks of symptoms, such as cold sores or genital sores, without the need for reinfection.

Which of the Following Events or Characteristics Is the Most