This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
Lymphoid tissue is the site of latent infection for which of the following herpes viruses? 
Select and explain. 
A. Cytomegalovirus, B. Epstein barr virus, C. Herpes simplex virus type 1, D. Herpes simplex virus type 2
B: Epstein barr virus
Answer: B: Epstein barr virus 
Explanation: Epstein barr virus is a human herpes virus type 4, belonging to the gamma family. Its latent infection is in the lymphoid tissues. While that of Herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 is in neurons and that of cytomegalovirus is in secretary glands and kidneys. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Anathanaraya and panicker's, 8th Edition, Page 468