Aetiology Of Tumor Flashcards
some viruses can lead to cancer
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if you’re infected with a virus that’s linked to cancer, you’ll get the disease for sure.
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it doesn’t mean you’ll get the disease for sure.
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
HBV and HCV can cause a ____ infection that can sometimes lead to ______.
You pick up these viruses if you share ________, have ______, or get a _____ with contaminated blood.
liver; liver cancer
needles used to inject drugs
unprotected sex; transfusion
Doctors treat HBV and HCV infections with medicine.
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You can often get rid of HCV after a few months of treatment.
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Medication cures HBV
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doesn’t
In HBV, Medication can lower the chance of liver damage and liver cancer.
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Between HBV and HCV, which has a vaccine, Which has a cure
There’s a vaccine to prevent HBV, but not HCV.
There’s a cure for hcv and not hbv
Those with higher chances of getting HBV should get _____.
That includes people who have ____, inject _______, or are ________ workers.
vaccinated
HIV; illicit drugs
health care
____________________________ (KSHV)
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV)
KSHV is a herpes virus that can cause Kaposi sarcoma, a cancer of the _______, as well as two types of ______.
You’re more likely to get cancer from KSHV if you have a _____________
blood vessels
lymphoma
weakened immune system
KSHV
The virus can be spread during sex, so you can avoid catching it if you _______ and limit how many sexual partners you have. It may also be spread through ______ and _______
use condoms
blood and saliva.
___________________ virus (MCV)
Merkel Cell Polyoma
Merkel Cell Polyomavirus (MCV)
MCV is a common virus that infects the _______.
the skin
MCV usually cause symptoms or lead to cancer.
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It doesn’t
in some people, MCV causes a rare ____ cancer called _____________.
skin
Merkel cell carcinoma
To help prevent Merkel cell carcinoma and other skin cancers, one important thing to do is use ______ with ________________ when you go outside.
sunscreen
an SPF of at least 30
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a group of more than _____ viruses, and at least ____ of them can cause cancer.
HPV can spreadduring _______ or _______ intercourse and _____ sex.
200; a dozen
vaginal or anal ; oral
HPV often goes away on its own and doesn’t cause any health problems.
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Some people stay infected, though. If they have the HPV that causes cancer, it can lead to cancers of the __________________________________________.
cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, tonsils, or tongue
HPV vaccines can keep you from getting infected with the virus. Health officials recommend them for everyone from ages ___-___ if they have not been vaccinated previously.
There is a vaccine approved by the FDA for age ___-___ but you should discuss with your doctor if this vaccine is appropriate for you
9 to 26
27-45
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1, or HIV)
HIV spreads through _______ and _____.
unprotected sex and infected needles
An unborn baby can also catch HIV during pregnancy
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a mother with HIV can’t spread it to a baby if they breastfeed.
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She can
