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Is there a link between the epstein-barr virus and any type of leukemia?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

EBV and burkitts: Endemic burkitts lymphoma is associated with epstein-barr virus ( ebv). Burkitts lymphoma can transform to more agreesive form of burkitts leukemia.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2016

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