Выражение встречается в следующем контексте:Many viruses that infect humans are never eradicated. Examples of viruses that persist for the life of the individual include herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and varicella zoster virus. These viruses typically do not cause progressive disease but are
held in check by a protective immune response.

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