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Which of the following does not make PCT more likely?

a) alcohol intake
b) estrogen hormone therapy
c) hemochromatosis genes
d) atopy
e) hepatitis
f) HIV
g) active dialysis

User Stephen Mc
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Final answer:

Among the options provided, 'atopy' does not increase the likelihood of developing Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT). Atopy relates to allergic predispositions and is not directly linked to PCT risk factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student has asked which of the following does not make Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) more likely. To answer that, we need to identify the risk factors for PCT as well as the non-risk factors listed.

  • alcohol intake
  • estrogen hormone therapy
  • hemochromatosis genes
  • atopy
  • hepatitis
  • HIV
  • active dialysis

Factors such as alcohol intake, estrogen hormone therapy, hemochromatosis genes, hepatitis, and HIV are known to increase the likelihood of developing PCT. In contrast, atopy - which involves a tendency to develop allergic reactions like a predisposition to developing conditions such as asthma and eczema - is not directly linked to an increased risk of PCT. Hence, among the listed items, atopy does not make PCT more likely, serving as the correct answer to the question.

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