This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology, Subject name: Microbiology
EBV infects - 
Select and explain. 
A. T -cells, B. Monocytes, C. B -cells, D. Eosinophils
C: B -cells
Answer: C: B -cells 
Explanation: The virus enters the pharyngeal epithelial cells through CR2 receptors. It multiplies locally invades the bloodstream and infect B lymphicytes. REF:ANATHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 8TH EDITION PAGE NO:475