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None. Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells.

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Causes of lymphocytic leukemia?

There are so many reason for the cause for leukemia. But the main cause is viral infection from the virus Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV).


Can people get feline leukemia?

Yes and no. It is an infection by a virus. The Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that infects cats. The virus attacks the cat's immune system and can cause diseases, one of which can be a form of cancer of the blood cells called Lymphoma (a leukemia).


Is leukemia contagious or hereidity?

I know that cancers aren't contagious and what not, but I've recently read up on things that (can??? can it or does it?) cause leukemia. For example, the human t cell leukemia virus. It says that can associate with leukemia, and that virus can be spread through sexual contact. So if that's the cause of it, then wouldn't that imply that I, if involved with that, could get that virus and potentially leukemia or forms of it? Or is there something im like misreading, or misunderstanding. It's all kind of confusing. So i mean, is there like a "natural" form of leukemia that's caused by unfortunate circumstances (like breast cancer) as well as leukemia that's derived from a virus which is "contagious" in the sense that it can be transmitted?


What is the medical term meaning cancer characterized by a progressive increase in the number of abnormal leukocytes?

Leukemia (loo-KEE-mee-ah) Is a malignancy characterized by a processive increase of abnormal leukoytes. (''leuk'' means white and ''emia'' means blood condition).


Can a dog catch luekemia from a sister dog?

In cats, the Feline Leukemia virus is a highly contagious to other cats who share food bowls and litter pans. Dog Leukemia is not contagious to other dogs. Feline Leukemia is caused by a virus. In dogs, Leukemia is a cancer of the blood. Like most other types of cancer, the causes of Leukemia are not well-understood, there aren't any measures to prevent Leukemia in your dog.


What is an expamle of a virus that can cause cancer in humans?

The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)


What is felv vaccine for cats?

FeLV vaccine is a vaccine for domestic cats that immunizes them against FeLV, or Feline Leukemia Virus. FeLV infection results in the cat developing leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells; the virus cannot be cured and the disease is progressive and fatal.


Is leukemia a bacterial or viral?

Viral. Excerpted from Wikipedia, Leukemia: "Adult T-cell leukemia is caused by human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV), a virus similar to HIV. Among adults, the known causes are natural and artificial ionizing radiation, a few viruses such as Human T-lymphotropic virus, and some chemicals, notably benzene and alkylating chemotherapy agents for previous malignancies. Use of tobacco is associated with a small increase in the risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia in adults. Cohort and case-control studies have linked exposure to some petrochemicals and hair dyes to the development of some forms of leukemia. A few cases of maternal-fetal transmission have been reported.[16] Diet has very limited or no effect, although eating more vegetables may confer a small protective benefit. Viruses have also been linked to some forms of leukemia. Experiments on mice and other mammals have demonstrated the relevance of retroviruses in leukemia, and human retroviruses have also been identified. The first human retrovirus identified was Human T-lymphotropic virus, or HTLV-1, is known to cause adult T-cell leukemia."


What does MMLV stand for?

Malooney Murine Leukemia Virus.


What is the virus of the atom bomb hit in japan?

The answer is leukemia


A virus that infects the fish in your aquarium will not cause a human disease because?

Enzymes needed for the virus will not be found in humans.


Does drinking beer cause leukemia?

Leukemia is cancer of the blood or the bone marrow. This can not be caused by alcoholic beverages. Drinking alcohol (beer, wine or liquor) in moderation is not a risk factor for developing leukemia. Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children and the most common form of the disease in young people is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (also called acute lymphocytic leukemia, and acute lymphoid leukemia). However, leukemia also occurs among adults and is not only a "childhood disease." The most common known risk factors for leukemia (things that make leukemia more likely) are smoking, exposure to atomic bomb radiation, previous chemotherapy or radiation therapy, human T-cell leukemia virus, myelogysplasctic syndrome and Downs syndrome.