The prevalence of human cytomegalovirus DNA in gliomas of Brazilian patients
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 107(7): 953-954, Nov. 2012. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Members of the Herpesviridae family have been implicated in a number of tumours in humans. At least 75% of the human population has had contact with cytomegalovirus (HCMV). In this work, we screened 75 Brazilian glioma biopsies for the presence of HCMV DNA sequences. HCMV DNA was detected in 36% (27/75) of the biopsies. It is possible that HCMV could be a co-factor in the evolution of brain tumours.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Encefálicas
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DNA Viral
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Infecções por Citomegalovirus
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Citomegalovirus
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Glioma
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article