Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection increases the aggressiveness of some types of cancer. (1) Research has shown that finding CMV in tumors increases the risk of a poor outcome in cancers, such as glioblastoma (a highly invasive brain tumor). (1) In Read More …
“The major environmental risk factors for SAD (systemic autoimmune disorder) development are infections, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.” (1) –Clinical and Developmental Immunology The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), known for causing infectious mononucleosis, may also cause systemic autoimmune disorders (SADs) Read More …
A survey found that less than 48% of respondents knew that HPV is associated with skin cancer. A survey showed that many people don’t realize that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause non-melanoma skin cancers in addition to other forms Read More …
A survey found that less than 20% of respondents knew that HPV is associated with Psoriasis. A survey found that many people don’t realize that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause Psoriasis in addition to genital warts and some forms Read More …
Major studies have shown that women who were vaccinated nevertheless developed cervical cancer. –The Jerusalem Post (1) An article in the Jerusalem Post reported on a recent meeting “in Tel Aviv 10 days ago of 40 leading experts on gynecology, oncology, Read More …
“Most EBV associated cancers contain viral DNA that exists predominantly as a latent infection. – ACS Chemical Biology (1) Most members in the medical community still believe that latent (also called dormant) viruses are inactive and harmless. However, a recent study Read More …
Lung cancer is often insidious, producing no symptoms until the disease is well advanced. – Medscape As a report stated, “Michael Douglas’s announcement that his throat cancer was caused by human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted disease, has raised awareness about Read More …
HPV in Older Women May Be Due to Reactivation of Virus, Not New Infection – Infectious Diseases Society of America A paper published in The Journal of Adolescent Health in April, 2008 said that HPV infection may decrease with age and Read More …
“The risk of squamous cell carcinoma increases in current smokers with the number of cigarettes smoked per day and with younger age at starting smoking.” – International Journal of Cancer A study published in the International Journal of Cancer stated Read More …