Which of the Following Is True Regarding Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)and

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the epidemiology of infectious mononucleosis?

• A) The number of sex partners does not influence the risk for acquisition of EBV.
• B) About 90% of college freshmen in the United States have evidence of previous EBV infection.
• C) The incidence of EBV has been reported as 30 times higher in whites than in blacks in the United States.
• D) EBV is much more prevalent among women than men.

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