1. Viruses Linked with Cancer
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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.