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The pathogens that cause cancer are called, "Carcinogens."
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What are cancer causing viruses called?
Oncoviruses.
Cancer-causing irritants which trigger viruses?
Smoking is a cancer-causing irritant which can trigger viruses. Smoking can cause allergies which can lead to a weakened immune system.
Cancer-causing viruses are known as?
Cancer-causing viruses are known as oncogenic viruses or tumour viruses. These viruses can integrate their genetic material into the host cell's DNA, disrupting normal cellular functions and promoting uncontrolled cell growth, which can lead to the development of cancer. Examples of oncogenic viruses include human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV). These viruses can cause various types of cancer, such as cervical cancer (HPV), liver cancer (HBV and HCV), nasopharyngeal carcinoma (EBV), and adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (HTLV).
Can you get cancer sexually from someome that has lung cancer?
No. You can't "give" someone cancer. However cancer causing viruses like HPV can be transmitted sexually, but not cancer itself.
What is the medical term meaning agent that causes cancer?
The medical term for an agent that causes cancer is "carcinogen." Carcinogens can be chemicals, radiation, or viruses that are known to promote the development of cancer in living tissues.
What things cause cancer?
Cancer is triggered when there is a malfunction in the reproduction of cells. Either there is too much of something or not enough, causing the malfunctioning cells to constantly reproduce, which is later formed into what is known as a tumor.
Does marijuana contain more cancer causing chemicals than cigarettes?
Marijuana contains no known cancer causing agents.
Disease-causing organisms are known as?
Bacteria and viruses that cause illness are known as pathogens.
Why is it difficult in establishing the etiology of cancer?
Viruses can infect a cell (s) without causing cancer, sometimes cancer can occur long after an infection takes place. Cancer is not contagious, so difficult to track.
What is a cancer causing substance known as?
A Carcinogen.
Are viruses a cause of cancer?
Some can cause cancer. They are called oncogenic viruses.
How are viruses and cancer related?
Viruses are pathogens that cause diseases which leads to cancer.
