Which of the Following Viruses is Potentially Associated with the Development

Question

Which of the following viruses is potentially associated with the development of cancer?
A)Human papilloma virus.
B)Epstein-Barr virus.
C)Human herpes virus 8.
D)Hepatitis B virus.
E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed viruses are potentially associated with the development of cancer. Human papilloma virus is associated with cervical, anal, and head and neck cancer. Epstein-Barr virus is associated with Hodgkin's lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Human herpes virus 8 is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma. Hepatitis B virus is associated with liver cancer.