Co-infection of Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus in human tumorigenesis. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shi, Ying; Peng, Song-Ling; Yang, Li-Fang; Chen, Xue; Tao, Yong-Guang; Cao, Ya
• Is Part Of: Chinese journal of cancer. Volume 35:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Epstein-Barr virus -- Human papillomavirus -- Co-infection -- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma -- Cervical cancer -- Breast cancer -- Prostate cancer; Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.994005
• DOI: 10.1186/s40880-016-0079-1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1944-446X

Abstract

Abstract Viral infections contribute to approximately 12% of cancers worldwide, with the vast majority occurring in developing countries and areas. Two DNA viruses, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human papillomavirus (HPV), are associated with 38% of all virus-associated cancers. The probability of one patient infected with these two distinct types of viruses is increasing. Here, we summarize the co-infection of EBV and HPV in human malignancies and address the possible mechanisms for the co-infection of EBV and HPV during tumorigenesis.