doi: 10.1186/s40880-016-0079-1

Co-infection of Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus in human tumorigenesis

Ying Shi, Song-Ling Peng, Li-Fang Yang, Xue Chen, Yong-Guang Tao and Ya Cao

Cancer Research Institute, Central South University

[Abstract] Viral infections contribute to approximately 12% of cancers worldwide, with the vast majority occurring in developing countries and areas. Two DNA viruses, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human papillomavirus (HPV), are associated with 38% of all virus-associated cancers. The probability of one patient infected with these two distinct types of viruses is increasing. Here, we summarize the co-infection of EBV and HPV in human malignancies and address the possible mechanisms for the co-infection of EBV and HPV during tumorigenesis.

Chinese Journal of Cancer 2016, Volume: 35, Issue 3

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Ying Shi, Song-Ling Peng, Li-Fang Yang, Xue Chen, Yong-Guang Tao and Ya Cao. Co-infection of Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus in human tumorigenesis. Chin J Cancer. 2016, 35:16. doi:10.1186/s40880-016-0079-1


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