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What Virus Is Responsible for Causing Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell found in the bone marrow. It is a relatively rare form of cancer, but it can be serious and potentially life-threatening. In recent years, there has been an increasing amount of research into the potential causes of multiple myeloma. One line of research has focused on the potential role of viruses in causing this cancer.
Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is a virus that is present in some cases of multiple myeloma. It is a type of herpes virus that is also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV). This virus is known to cause the cancer known as Kaposi's sarcoma, and it has also been linked to certain other types of cancer, including multiple myeloma. Studies have found that this virus is present in some cases of multiple myeloma, but not all cases.
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is another type of virus that has been linked to multiple myeloma. This virus is a type of herpes virus that is responsible for causing infectious mononucleosis. Studies have found that this virus is present in a higher proportion of multiple myeloma cases than in the general population.
Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is a virus that is known to cause a type of cancer known as adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL). This virus has also been linked to multiple myeloma, as studies have found that it is present in a higher proportion of multiple myeloma cases than in the general population.
At this point, it is not yet clear exactly how these viruses may be involved in causing multiple myeloma. It is possible that they play a direct role in causing the cancer, or it is possible that they may be more indirectly involved. Further research is needed in order to determine how these viruses may be involved.