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Oral cancer and herpes simplex virus—A review

1979; Elsevier BV; Volume: 48; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0030-4220(79)90006-9

1878-2175

Edward J. Shillitoe, Sol Silverman,

Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research

Numerous studies have suggested that patients with oral cancer have an increased immune response to herpes simplex virus. However, the number of cases has always been small, and essential controls have not always been included. Laboratory experiments have shown that herpes simplex virus can be carcinogenic or cocarcinogenic under certain circumstances and so must be considered as a possible etiologic agent in oral cancer. This article reviews past research and suggests priorities for future investigations.