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3 unusual facts about Merkel cell polyomavirus


Merkel cell polyomavirus

It is suspected to cause the majority of cases of Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer.

The IARC has recently classified MCV as a class 2A carcinogen.

Yuan Chang

Yuan Chang (born November 17, 1959) is an American virologist and pathologist who co-discovered Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and Merkel cell polyomavirus, two of the seven known human cancer viruses.



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