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Hodžkino ligos rizikos veiksniai ir prevencija
Rizikos veiksniai
- Šeimos istorija. Having a sibling who has suffered from the disease increases the risk. It is not currently known if genetic factors come into play or if the fact of having grown up in a similar environment is involved;
- seksas. Slightly more men than women suffer from Hodgkin’s disease;
- Infekcija Epstein-Barr virusas (infectious mononucleosis). People who have contracted the virus in the past are said to have a higher risk of developing the disease;
- Immune failure. Patients with HIV or who have had a transplant and are taking anti-rejection drugs appear to be at higher risk than average.
Prevencija
Mes nežinome iki šiol jokių veiksmų preventing Hodgkin’s disease.