Epstein-Barr virus and Burkitt’s lymphoma. Associations in Iraqi Kurdistan and twenty-two countries assessed in the International Incidence of Childhood Cancer

Epstein-Barr virus and Burkitt’s lymphoma. Associations in Iraqi Kurdistan and twenty-two countries assessed in the International Incidence of Childhood Cancer

Abstract Background Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) has worldwide variations in incidence that are related to the age of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. This study examined the age-specific incidence rate (ASIR) of BL and community EBV seropositivity in Iraqi Kurdistan and compared results with dat...

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Main Authors: Dana N. Muhealdeen, Alan Shwan, Rafil T. Yaqo, Hemin A. Hassan, Bryar O. Muhammed, Rawa M. Ali, Michael D. Hughson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Subjects:
Epstein-Barr virus
Burkitt's lymphoma
Pediatric lymphoma
Middle East
EBV seropositivity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-022-00452-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-022-00452-0

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