Multiple choice

Both DNA and RNA viruses have been shown to be capable of causing cancer in humans and thus, are known as oncogenic viruses. Which among the following is an oncovirus?

  1. Herpes zoster

  2. HIV-2

  3. Epstein-Barr virus

  4. Vesicular stomatitis virus

  5. Proteus mirabilis

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Epstein-Barr virus, human papilloma virus, hepatitis B virus, and human herpes virus-8 are the four DNA viruses that are capable of causing the development of human cancers. Epstein-Barr virus is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and with naso-pharyngeal carcinoma.