Scientists decode secrets of a very common virus that can cause cancer
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 13:43
in Health & Medicine
About 90 percent of people are infected at some time in their lives with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), usually with no ill effects. But individuals with compromised immune systems, such as people with organ transplants or HIV infection, have a greater risk of cancer occurring because of this virus.