Association of Various Viral Infections with the Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancers in the Iranian Population
Nasrin Milani,
Ladan Goshayeshi,
Elham Zaeif Khorasani
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Gastrointestinal cancers are among the most common cancers worldwide. Since some viral infections are carcinogenic, they may lead to gastrointestinal tract (GIT) neoplasms. This study aimed at investigating the relationship of GIT with John Cunningham Virus (JCV), Herpes Simplex virus (HSV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Methods: The present study was conducted at two educational centers (Ghaem and Imam Reza hospitals) in Mashhad, Iran, on a case… Show more
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