Viruses and Human Cancer: From Basic Science to Clinical Prevention

Viruses and Human Cancer: From Basic Science to Clinical Prevention
ISBN-10
3030573621
ISBN-13
9783030573621
Category
Medical
Pages
354
Language
English
Published
2020-11-17
Publisher
Springer Nature
Authors
Kuan-Teh Jeang, T.-C. Wu, Mei-Hwei Chang

Description

This book, in a new, extensively updated edition, covers viral infection, virus-induced inflammation and tissue injuries, viral epidemiology, oncogenic mechanisms, and current and emerging preventive and therapeutic strategies in detail. Readers will also find information on the individual aspects of a number of oncogenic viruses, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human papillomavirus, Epstein–Barr virus, human T-cell lymphotropic virus, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes, and Merkel cell polyomavirus, as well as associated human cancers. The book will benefit all those who are seeking a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the basic and clinical aspects of oncogenic viruses and associated human cancers. Following its original publication in 2014, the first edition of this book quickly became an influential text in the field. This second edition duly reflects the significant advances in knowledge and research that have been achieved in the years since.

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