Which of the following infectious agents are associated with the development of lymphoid malignancies? 1. HIV 2. Hepatitis B 3. Hepatitis C Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 3 only
HIV is strongly associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (e.g., Burkitt, DLBCL) due to immunosuppression. Hepatitis C is well established as a cause of splenic marginal zone lymphoma and other B-cell lymphomas. Hepatitis B has a much weaker, less well-established association with lymphoid malignancy compared to HCV, so 1 and 3 are the accepted answer.
Important Questions from Viral Infections
- A 'slapped cheek' rash is characteristically seen in which of the following infections?
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) includes which of the following?
1. Asymptomatic neurocognitive disorder
2. Minor neurocognitive disorder
3. HIV-associated dementia
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which of the following treatments for a pregnant lady who has been exposed to a patient of chicken pox are correct?
1. Varicella-zoster immune globulin
2. Varicella-zoster vaccine
3. Acyclovir
4. Prednisolone
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Kyasanur forest disease?
1. It is commonly seen in North-Eastern States of India.
2. Monkeys act as reservoir of the disease.
3. Transmission happens through tick bite.
4. Inactivated vaccine is available for its prevention.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Which one of the following has the highest risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission after single exposure to an HIV-infected source ?
