Epstein-Barr Viral Infection and the Risk for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
Arjola Agolli,
Angela Ishak,
Mahima Viswanathan
et al.
Abstract:Background: The prevalence of breast cancer has increased and has currently become one of the most common cancers. Although the majority of the world’s population is infected with Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) during their lives, the severity of symptoms varies and not everyone infected with EBV is diagnosed with cancer. EBV might increase the risk for breast cancer either by activating the HER2/HER3 signaling cascades or by creating a state of prolonged immune stimulation.
Materials and Methods: A systematic… Show more
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