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Viral-associated cancers and disorders

Viral-associated cancers and disorders is a research topic within Oncology. Science Explorer counts 34k research works in it since 1951. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the incidence, risk factors, and management of viral-related cancers, particularly associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), in immunocompromised individuals such as HIV/AIDS patients and transplant recipients. It explores the impact of immunosuppression, antiretroviral therapy, and viral reactivation on cancer development, as well as the use of targeted therapies and immune-based treatments for these malignancies.

  • Epstein-Barr Virus
  • Kaposi's Sarcoma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Transplant Recipients
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders
  • Human Herpesvirus 8
  • Cancer Incidence
  • Immunosuppression
  • Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease
  • Viral Oncogenesis
Research works
34k
fractional, since 1951
In the world top 10%
3.4k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+1%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
37% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Viral-associated cancers and disorders
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