title: Childhood cancers: what is a possible role of infectious agents?
abstract: The etiology of childhood cancers has been studied for more than 40 years. However, most if not all cancers occurring in children are attributed to unknown causes. This review is focused on the role of infections in cancer development and progression in children. The main infectious agents include human herpesviruses, polyoma viruses, and human papilloma viruses. It is known that infections can lead to carcinogenesis through various mechanisms, and most likely act in addition to genetic and environmental factors. Given the importance of the infectious etiology of childhood cancers, clinical implications and possible prevention strategies are discussed.
authors: Kenneth
authors: K
authors: Alibek
authors: Assel
authors: A
authors: Mussabekova
authors: Nazarbayev University Research and Innovation System, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan. akakpenova@nu.edu.kz.
authors: Ainur
authors: A
authors: Kakpenova
authors: Assem
authors: A
authors: Duisembekova
authors: Yeldar
authors: Y
authors: Baiken
authors: Bauyrzhan
authors: B
authors: Aituov
authors: Nargis
authors: N
authors: Karatayeva
authors: Samal
authors: S
authors: Zhussupbekova