This unique book focuses on the DNA viruses in the human population that are associated with cancers. It covers most of the viruses that are thought to contribu

Approximately 15% of human cancer incidence can be attributed to virus infection, i.e. viruses represent the second most important risk factor (after tobacco co

Small DNA tumor viruses are a fascinating group of double-stranded DNA viruses, made up of the polyomavirus, the adenovirus, and the papillomavirus families. Th

Topics covered range from an overview of the contribution of DNA tumour viruses to the cancer burden worldwide, and the molecular pathogenesis of virus driven c