Cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus and risk of breast cancer before age 40 years: a case–control study

We investigated whether there is an association between cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) IgG levels and risk of breast cancer before age 40 years. CMV and EBV IgG levels…

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Does cytomegalovirus play a causative role in the development of various inflammatory diseases and cancer?.

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a herpes virus that infects and is carried by 70-100% of the world's population. During its evolution, this virus has developed mechanisms that allow it to…

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