viral infections

Which viruses are most commonly associated with cancer?

Several viruses are well-established contributors to cancer. Some of the most common cancer-associated viruses include:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Linked to cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, and other cancers.
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): Associated with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).
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): Linked to Kaposi's sarcoma and primary effusion lymphoma.
Merkel Cell Polyomavirus (MCPyV): Associated with Merkel cell carcinoma.

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