This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: DNB 2018, Subject name: Microbiology
EBV is associated with which type of cancer? 
Select and explain. 
A. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, B. Epidermodysplasia, C. Kaposi sarcoma, D. None
A: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Answer: A: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma 
Explanation: Epstein-barr virus may lead to the following clinical conditions:* Infectious mononucleosis* Epstein-barr virus associated malignancies: - Burkitt's lymphoma - Lymphomas in immunodeficient person such as those with AIDS and transplant recipients - Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in persons of Chinese origin.