Viral infection as a potential risk factor for breast cancer

Authors

  • María de los Ángeles Ríos Hernández Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología. La Habana
  • Maite Hernández Menéndez Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología. La Habana
  • Maydelín Frontela Noda Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología. La Habana

Keywords:

breast cancer, risk factors, mouse mammary tumor virus, Epstein-Barr virus, human papillomavirus (HPV)

Abstract

Introduction: conventional risk factors cannot explain all cases of sporadic breast cancer. Infections caused by the mouse mammary tumor virus, Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus have been suggested to be potential risk factors for this condition.
Objective: to update the information on the role of some viral infections in the development of breast cancer.
Methods: a review was conducted of papers about the subject published in several databases (PubMed, Medline, BioMed Central and SciELO).
Conclusions: despite the fact that criteria on the subject are controversial, some results suggest that the action of these viruses may contribute to the development of malignant breast disease.

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Published

2023-08-09

How to Cite

1.
Ríos Hernández M de los Ángeles, Hernández Menéndez M, Frontela Noda M. Viral infection as a potential risk factor for breast cancer. Rev. cuba. obstet. ginecol. [Internet]. 2023 Aug. 9 [cited 2025 May 10];42(3):e84. Available from: https://revginecobstetricia.sld.cu/index.php/gin/article/view/340

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 3 (2016): julio-septiembre

Section

Review articles