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Epstein–Barr Virus—Oral Bacterial Link in the Development of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
18 Dec 2020
Abstract excerpt
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type of oral cancer. Its development has been associated with diverse factors such as tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption. In addition, it has been suggested that microorganisms are risk factors for oral carcinogenesis. Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), which establishes lifelong persistent infections and is intermittently shed in the saliva, has been associated...
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