Microbiology – MCQ 37 – Epstein-Barr virus infection

The following diseases are associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection, except:
A. Infectious mononucleosis
B. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis
C. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
D. Oral hairy leukoplakia

Correct answer :B. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterised by increased risk for development of skin cancer. There is abnormally high susceptibility to HPV infection of skin.