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Can Lymphoma Be Contracted Through Physical Relation?
my sister's husband has been diagnosed with lymphoma. They are starting chemo and the dotors say he needs bone marrow transplant. she was advised to get tested since she might be at risk of contracting it. Is this true, can someone get lymphoma from a spouse?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Hello! Lymphomas are a group of tumors arising from blood cells called lymphocytes. At least two types of lymphomas (Hodgkin's lymphoma and Burkitt's
lymphoma are associated with a virus called Epstein Barr virus (EB virus). This virus can spread by saliva through oral contact as well as through genital secretions. That, in theory at least, answers your question about the possible mode of spread in sexually active individuals. Do wtite in for more info.
Best of luck!
lymphoma are associated with a virus called Epstein Barr virus (EB virus). This virus can spread by saliva through oral contact as well as through genital secretions. That, in theory at least, answers your question about the possible mode of spread in sexually active individuals. Do wtite in for more info.
Best of luck!
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