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2785 Microbiology

A transplant patient who had serologic evidence of previous Epstein-Barr virus infection was taking high levels of immunosuppressive medications. He presents with generalized lymphadenopathy, fever, night sweats, weight loss, abdominal pain, and tonsillitis. The dosage of immunosuppressive drugs given to the patient is decreased, and the lymphadenopathy regresses. Which of the following is the best diagnosis for this patient?

ABurkitt lymphoma
BHodgkin lymphoma
CInfectious mononucleosis
DLymphoproliferative disorder
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2787 Microbiology

A patient presents to a physician with jaundice. Physical examination reveals a nodular, enlarged liver. CT of the abdomen shows a cirrhotic liver with a large mass. CT-guided biopsy of the mass demonstrates a malignant tumor derived from hepatic parenchymal cells. Infection with which of the following viruses would most likely be directly related to the development of this tumor?

AEpstein-Barr virus (EBV)
BHepatitis B virus (HBV)
CHuman herpesvirus type 8 (HHV 8)
DHuman papillomavirus (HPV)
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