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What is the primary cause of Mitch's condition?
What is a common symptom of Mononucleosis?
Which group is at higher risk for Mononucleosis?
How does Epstein-Barr Virus primarily spread?
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What is Burkitt's lymphoma associated with?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Mononucleosis?
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What is the relationship between EBV and certain cancers?
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Which virus belongs to the same family as Epstein-Barr Virus?
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Which statement about Epstein-Barr Virus is FALSE?
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In which demographic is nasopharyngeal carcinoma linked to EBV more commonly observed?
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Match the following symptoms with their associated conditions:
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Match the following viruses with their known associated diseases:
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Match the following risk factors with their related conditions:
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Match the following types of cancer with their link to EBV:
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Match the following symptoms with the respective viral infection:
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Match the following infections with their transmission methods:
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Match the following demographics with the associated cancer risk:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the following viruses with their characteristic features:
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Study Notes
Mononucleosis
- Caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
- Common human virus, over 90% of people have had it by middle age but it's usually asymptomatic.
- Part of the Herpesviruses family (includes HSV 1 & 2, Varicella Zoster, Cytomegalovirus)
- Symptoms: high fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, extreme fatigue, head & body aches, swollen liver/spleen, rash
- Most commonly affects teenagers and young adults
- Highly contagious spread through bodily fluids (saliva, blood, semen), especially saliva
- Transmission occurs through kissing, sharing utensils/cups, coughing in close proximity
EBV and Cancer/Autoimmunity
- Lymphoma is a cancer originating in the lymphatic system, caused by lymphocytes growing uncontrollably
- EBV is associated with several cancers, especially in high-risk groups:
- Burkitt's lymphoma: Linked to EBV and malaria co-infection, particularly in young children in central Africa resulting in B cell cancer.
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Associated with EBV in older Chinese and African men; the exact process of development is unknown.
Mononucleosis
- Caused by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
- Affects over 90% of humans by middle age (usually asymptomatic)
- Part of the Herpesviruses family (includes Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 & 2, Varicella Zoster Virus, Cytomegalovirus)
- Symptoms: high fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, extreme fatigue, head and body aches, swollen liver and/or spleen, rash
- Most common in teenagers and young adults
- Extremely contagious, spread through: saliva (kissing, sharing utensils), blood, semen
- Causes a mononucleosis-like infection
EBV and Cancer
- Linked to lymphoma (cancer in the lymphatic system), particularly Burkitt's lymphoma
- This cancer originates in the lymphatic system due to uncontrollable lymphocyte growth.
- Patients with compromised immune systems (co-infections) are at higher risk for developing Burkitt's lymphoma, especially children in central Africa with malaria and EBV.
- Also associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (cancer in the nasopharynx) in older Chinese and African men.
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This quiz explores the causes, symptoms, and transmission of Mononucleosis, primarily caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). It also delves into the association of EBV with various cancers and autoimmune diseases. Test your knowledge on this common yet often asymptomatic virus.