EBV is associated with.
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)is closely associated with nasopharyngeal cancer. EB virus has two impoant antigens:Viral capsid antigen(VCA) andEarly antigen(EA). IgA antibodies of EA are highly specific for nasopharyngeal cancer but have sensitivity of only 70-80% while IgA antibodies of VCA are more sensitive but less specific. IgA antibodies against both EA and VCA should be done for screening of patients for nasopharyngeal cancer.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Esophageal cancer
Gastric cancer
None of the above
FMGE 2019