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Summary of the statistics on malignancy development associated with oncogenic microorganisms.
| Infectious organism | Global burden (% in population) | Lifetime risk of malignancy development following infection |
|---|---|---|
| H. Pylori | 5.5 | 3% |
| HPV | 5.2 | 0.29% |
| HCV + HBV | 4.9 | HCV, 1~3%/HBV, <1% |
| HHV-8 | 2~5 | Minimally oncogenic by itself |
| EBV | >90 | 0.3~0.4% |
| HTLV-1 | 0.3% (~40% in central Australian aboriginals) | 5~10% |
| MCV | 0.06 | ?? |
| AAV2 | ?? | ?? |
