pathogens

Which Pathogens are Linked to Cancer?

Several pathogens are strongly associated with cancer, including:
1. Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Linked to cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers.
2. Hepatitis B and C Viruses (HBV and HCV): Associated with liver cancer.
3. Helicobacter pylori: A bacterium related to gastric cancer.
4. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV): Connected to Burkitt lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
5. Human T-lymphotropic Virus type 1 (HTLV-1): Associated with adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma.
6. Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus (KSHV): Linked to Kaposi's sarcoma and primary effusion lymphoma.

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