ISSN: 2577-4379
Authors: Hassan BAR* and Mohammed AH
Environmental, lifestyle, host-related, infectious, and genetic factors have all been connected to the oncogenic process. Knowing what causes cancer and what variables increase one's risk is crucial for targeting screening and prevention efforts towards high-risk populations. Infectious agents have been identified as a significant preventable risk factor for cancer among various other risk factors. Among this cohort, viruses are the predominant etiological agents implicated in the pathogenesis of neoplastic disorders in humans.
Keywords: Cancer; Virus; Oncogenesis