The Epstein-Barr virus is the causative agent for:
a. Infectious mononucleosis
b. Infectious lymphocytosis
c. Lymphocytic leukemia
d. Monocytic leukemia
ANS: A
The Epstein-Barr virus is the causative agent for infectious mononucleosis. It is found in body fluids, especially saliva, in infected individuals.
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A) To support B) To supply C) To empower D) To loan
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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A) maxillary anterior region. B) maxillary posterior region. C) mandibular anterior region. D) mandibular posterior region.