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Article: Association between Epstein-Barr virus and classic Hodgkin lymphoma in Jordan: a comparative study with Epstein-Barr virus-associated Hodgkin lymphoma in North America.(Original Article)
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- Southern Medical Journal
- Article date:
- March 1, 2004
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Abstract: An association between Epstein-Barr virus and Hodgkin lymphoma has been shown in several parts of the world. The reported incidence of Epstein-Barr virus in Hodgkin lymphoma varies significantly from one country to another and ranges from
Key Words: Epstein-Barr virus, Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein, Hodgkin lymphoma, in situ hybridization
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Prior studies have shown an association between a subset of classic Hodgkin lymphoma and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in several parts of the world. The EBV has been shown to be present in Reed-Sternberg and Hodgkin cells, indicating a role in the pathogenesis of Hodgkin lymphoma. The association ...