Epstein Bar Virus (EBV) Causes Most of Us to Have

question 42

Multiple Choice

Epstein Bar Virus (EBV) causes most of us to have an episode of sore throat and swollen glands during early childhood. If we first become exposed to the virus during our teen years, however, EBV causes the syndrome we know as mononucleosis. However, in special circumstances, the same virus can be carcinogenic.
-In a different part of the world, namely in parts of southeast Asia, the same virus is associated with a different kind of cancer of the throat. Which of the following is most probable?

• A) Viral infection is correlated with a different immunological reaction.
• B) The virus infects the people via different routes.
• C) The virus only infects the elderly.
• D) The virus mutates more frequently in the Asian population.
• E) Malaria is also found in this region.

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