Molecular Detection of Epstein Barr Virus, Human Papilloma Virus Types 16,18 in Breast Cancer Patients in Khartoum State Sudan

Abstract

Results: The results show that eight out of 70 patients were positive for EBV virus (11.4%) Of these positive patients, 3(4.2%) were 30-50, 3(4.2%) were 51-80 and 2(2.8%) were 81-100 years old, respectively. Seven out of the 70 patients were positive for HPV type 18(10%). Of these positive patients, 5 (7.1%) were 30-50years old and 2 (2.9%) were 50-80 years old. None of the patients were found positive for HPV type 16. No significant differences were found between age groups as regards infection by EBV or HPV type 18 viruses.