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erika

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A 45-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her cancer?
 
  a. Herpes virus
  b. Rubella virus
  c. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  d. Hepatitis B virus

Question 2

A 30-year-old male with HIV is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. After 2 months, the virus is still active. Based upon the Epstein-Barr virus, which of the following cancers is most likely to develop in this patient?
 
  a. B-cell lymphoma
  b. Kaposi sarcoma
  c. T-cell leukemia
  d. T-cell lipoma


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Missbam101

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The presence of HPV is a factor in cervical cancer. The presence of herpes virus, rubella virus, or hepatitis B virus is not a factor in cervical cancer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Epstein-Barr virus is associated with B-cell lymphoma. Kaposi sarcoma is associated with HIV. Retroviruses are associated with leukemia. Lipomas are not associated with HIV.


erika

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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