Prevalence of human cytomegalovirus, polyomaviruses, and oncogenic viruses in glioblastoma among Japanese subjects

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: The association between human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is becoming a new concept. However, information on the geographic variability of HCMV prevalence in GBM remains scarce. Moreover, the potential roles of various viruses, such as polyomaviruses and oncogenic viruses, in gliomagenesis remain unclear. Our aim was to investigate the prevalence of HCMV in GBM among...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
• Share to Polyomavirus and related diseases
• Share to Viral-associated cancers and disorders