Multiple choice

Epstein-Barr virus was the first virus to be directly associated with human cancer. Epstein-Barr virus is NOT implicated in which of the following conditions?

  1. Infectious mononucleosis

  2. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

  3. Chronic lymphatic leukaemia

  4. Burkitt's lymphoma

  5. Post-transplantation lymphoproliferative syndrome

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is not thought to be due to an infection, but a relatively benign form of leukaemia in the elderly.