<prompt> Lymphoid tissue is the site of latent infection for which of the following herpes viruses?CytomegalovirusEpstein barr virusHerpes simplex virus type 1Herpes simplex virus type 2  <response>: 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 panickers, 8th Edition, Page 468 