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Viruses and Cancer: Impact and Prevention

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Viruses and Cancer: Impact and Prevention

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Which percentage of malignant conditions in humans are caused by viruses?

30%

40%

10%

20% (correct)

Which group of people is more susceptible to viruses that cause cancer?

Immunosuppressed patients (correct)

Healthy individuals

Children

Elderly adults

What is the benefit of identifying viruses associated with cancers?

It helps to predict the development of cancer

It gives information on the severity of the viral infection

It provides information on the rate of infection

It allows for the creation of alternative treatments (correct)

Which vaccines are available for cancer-associated viruses?

Hepatitis B and Human papilloma viruses (HPV) Signup and view all the answers

What new scientific approaches will increase the number of known cancer-causing viruses?

New molecular approaches for virus discovery Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of identifying viruses associated with cancers, especially for immunosuppressed patients?

Identification of viruses associated with cancers may provide prognostic information or alternative treatments, especially for immunosuppressed patients. Signup and view all the answers

How do vaccines play a role in the prevention of cancer, according to the text?

Vaccines are available for two classes of viruses that are associated with cancer, specifically hepatitis B virus and human papilloma viruses (HPV). Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the future of virus discovery and its impact on cancer research?

The number of cancers that can be linked to viruses with certainty will grow in the next few years due to new molecular approaches for virus discovery. Signup and view all the answers

Why are viruses a significant concern for certain patients, according to the text?

Viruses are a significant concern for immunosuppressed patients, who are more susceptible to viruses that cause cancer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the impact of viruses on human health, according to the text?

Viruses are responsible for 20% of malignant conditions in humans, including some of the most common cancers worldwide. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Viruses and Cancer

Viruses are responsible for 20% of malignant conditions in humans, including some of the most common cancers worldwide.
Viruses are especially common in immunosuppressed patients.
Identifying viruses associated with cancers may provide prognostic information or alternative treatments.

Viral Vaccines and Cancer

Vaccines are available for two classes of viruses associated with cancer: hepatitis B virus and human papilloma viruses (HPV).
New molecular approaches for virus discovery will increase the number of cancers linked to viruses with certainty in the next few years.

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Explore the relationship between viruses and cancer, including how viruses are responsible for some malignant conditions in humans. Learn about the identification of viruses associated with cancers and the availability of vaccines for certain types of viruses linked to cancer. Discover new molecular approaches for virus discovery.