Some viruses have the ability to transform host cells into cancer cells. For which of the following viruses should the client be assessed regularly for the potential development of cancer? Select all that apply
A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) Human papillomavirus
D) Varicella
Ans: B, C
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Certain viruses have the ability to transform normal host cells into malignant cells during the replication cycle. This group of viruses is referred to as oncogenic and includes certain retroviruses and DNA viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis B virus, and human papillomavirus.
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