In which of the following persons would the risk of developing a viral-induced cancer (such as Kaposi's sarcoma)be highest?

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The adaptive immune system is responsible for recognizing and eliminating viral-infected cells, and thus individuals with weakened adaptive immune systems are more susceptible to viral-induced cancers. Kaposi's sarcoma, for example, is caused by the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) and is more commonly found in individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or those who have received organ transplants and are on immunosuppressive therapy. Weakened barrier defenses or innate immune systems may increase the risk of viral infections, but it is the weakened adaptive immune system that poses the greatest risk for viral-induced cancers.

In Which of the Following Persons Would the Risk of Developing