Human papillomavirus (HPV) associated cancers, and in particular cervical cancer, are
considered to be directly stimulated by HPV oncogenes. Alternatively, these types of cancers …

The name of the family Polyomaviridae, derives from the early observation that cells infected
with murine polyomavirus induced multiple (poly) tumors (omas) in immunocompromised …

Simple Summary Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is a widespread virus that is present on
human skin. Infection occurs early in life, and up to 90% of adults have antibodies against …

Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is the major causative factor of the rare but aggressive
cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). Two characteristics of MCPyV‐positive MCCs are …

Simple Summary Certain viruses, specifically, human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein–
Barr virus (EBV), have been linked with the development of head and neck cancer. In this …

(1) Background: Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) are some of the most
frequent malignancies globally. Oncogenic viruses MCPyV, EBV and HPVs are recognized …

Several human polyomaviruses (HPyVs) were recently discovered. Merkel cell polyomavirus
(MCPyV) induces Merkel cell carcinoma. HPyV6, HPyV7, and TSPyV have been associated …

Background Previous investigations studying the association of DNA viruses with salivary
gland tumors (SGTs) have led to conflicting results. The aim of this study was to determine …

Simple Summary Convincing data have indicated that human papillomavirus (HPV)-related
oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is associated with much better …

Palatine tonsils have been observed to harbor several distinct respiratory and herpesviruses
in separate studies. In this study, the presence of these viruses in palatine tonsils was …