Viruses Linked With Cancers

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Viruses Linked With Cancers
Mrs. StewartMedical InterventionsCentral Magnet
School
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Human Papilloma Viruses (HPVs)

• HPV is a sexually transmitted infection.
• HPV causes abnormal cells to start growing and
  eventually can turn into cancer cells.

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HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer
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HPV is linked to mouth throat cancer
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Prevention

• There are two vaccines available that can help
  protect against 4 types of the HPV virus that are
  commonly associated with cervical, vaginal, vulva
  and anal cancers.
• HPV vaccines offer the best protection to girls
  and boys who receive all three vaccine doses and
  have time to develop an immune response before
  being sexually active with another person.

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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

• EBV is a type of herpes virus known for causing
  infectious mononucleosis (commonly known as
  mono).
• EBV infects and stays in B lymphocytes forever.
• No vaccine or medications are available.

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EBV increases risk of nasopharyngeal cancer
Burkitt lymphoma.
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EBV is also linked to Hodgkins lymphomas
stomach cancer.
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

• Both viruses cause liver infection.
• The long-term infection caused by these viruses
  increases a persons chance of developing liver
  cancer.
• There is a vaccine available to prevent HBV
  infection.
• There are a few medications available that are
  effective in treating HBV and HCV infections.

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Hepatitis