Estimation the Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in Prostate Cancer in Kirkuk

Abstract

The incidence prostate cancer (PCa) in the Arab world is lower than that in Western countries but is rising significantly, with projections showing the highest relative increase globally by 2050. Viral infections are being studied in Iraq for their link to prostate cancer, with research highlighting roles for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The aim of this study was to explore the involvement of EBV in prostate cancer and examine its relationship with levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) shedding light on its possible role in tumor progression.