Which of the following illnesses is NOT associated with infection with the pathogen indicated?
A) Cervical cancer associated with human papillomavirus infection
B) Cancer in chickens associated with Rous sarcoma virus infection
C) Colon cancer associated with Vibrio cholerae infection
D) Stomach cancer associated with Helicobacter pylori infection
E) Atherosclerosis associated with Chlamydia pneumoniae

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Pathogens can contribute to illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. Human papillomavirus, for example, is responsible for more than 90% of cervical cancer cases. Inflammation caused by H. pylori can be a major contributor to stomach cancer. The Rous sarcoma virus causes sarcomas in chicken. Foam cells in atherosclerotic plaques often contain C. pneumoniae.

Which of the Following Illnesses Is NOT Associated with Infection