Quiz: HTLV-1 and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1?

   AA probable (likely) human carcinogenBA possible human carcinogen (weaker evidence)CA known human carcinogen (strongest evidence)DNot classifiable — evidence is inconclusive

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2. Q2.According to this article, how are people most often exposed to human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1?

   ASpread through breastfeeding, sex, and infected bloodBThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itCOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itDOnly through contact with the eyes

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3. Q3.Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   Abrain tumorsBAdult T-cell leukemia/lymphomaCbone cancerDeye (ocular) cancer

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4. Q4.What does it mean that human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 is classified as a carcinogen?

   AThat everyone exposed to it is certain to get cancerBThat it has been banned in every countryCThat there is no way to reduce exposure to itDThat it can cause cancer under some conditions — a hazard, not a measure of personal risk

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