infectious agents

Which Infectious Agents are Linked to Cancer?

Several infectious agents have been identified as major contributors to cancer. Key examples include:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Linked to cervical cancer, anal cancer, and oropharyngeal cancers.
Hepatitis B and C Viruses (HBV and HCV): Associated with liver cancer.
Helicobacter pylori: Connected to gastric cancer and MALT lymphoma.
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV): Linked to Burkitt lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1): Associated with adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma.
Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus (KSHV): Causes Kaposi's sarcoma and primary effusion lymphoma.

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