A College Student Is Diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Virus

question 49

Multiple Choice

A college student is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. The student has a history of smoking and recreational cocaine use and works for a floor refinishing company part-time. Which factors increase this student's risk for developing cancer?

• A) drug use
• B) occupation
• C) smoking
• D) viral infection
• E) age

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