Viruses Linked With Cancers

Human Papilloma Viruses (HPVs)

• HPV is a sexually transmitted infection.

• HPV causes abnormal cells to start growing and eventually can turn into cancer cells.

• HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer.

• HPS is linked to mouth and throat cancer.

• There is a vaccine available that protects against 4 types of the HPV virus.

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.• EBV infection increases a person’s risk of

developing nasopharyngeal cancer and Burkitt lymphoma.

• EBV is also linked to Hodgkin diseases and stomach cancer.

• No vaccine or medications are available.

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

• Both viruses are known to cause liver infection.• The long-term infection caused by these viruses

increases a person’s 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.