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The article offers information on Carlavirus. The virus' genome and replication strategy is described. A chronological list of the virus' history of discovery and research is presented as well. Its genus members are also listed, which include the species Carnation latent virus and American hop latent virus. In addition, several charts are presented which lists the virus' nucleotide sequences, proteins, biology and the types of diseases it can cause.

A definition of the term "latent viral infection" is presented. This term refers to a condition wherein the virus persists in the infected host throughout the latter's life in a non-replicative state. The virus replicates productively upon its reactivation and may cause recurrent infections upon the host.