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This study aims to investigate the prevalence of bovine leukemia virus (BLV) IgG antibodies in women with breast cancer and benign lesions and explore potential links to breast cancer development.

April 25, 2026Viral Immunology

Bovine Leukemia Virus Prevalence in Women with Breast Cancer and Premalignant Breast Lesions

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MKMuhammed Furkan KürkçüAnkara University GŞGaye Ebru ŞekerAnkara University DŞDuray ŞekerAnkara University

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Cross-sectional study evaluates BLV exposure's association with breast cancer in women, suggesting no direct link.

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This study aims to investigate the prevalence of bovine leukemia virus (BLV) IgG antibodies in women with breast cancer and benign lesions and explore potential links to breast cancer development.
Cross-sectional comparative study conducted with 124 women aged ≥18 years at Ankara Etlik City Hospital.
Participants included 82 women with confirmed breast cancer and 42 with benign breast lesions.
Serum samples analyzed for BLV IgG antibodies using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
Overall BLV IgG seroprevalence was 12.9%, with 13.4% in the malignant group and 11.9% in the benign group (p = 0.812).
BLV IgG seropositive patients in the malignant group were significantly older than seronegative patients (p < 0.01).
No significant associations were found between BLV IgG seropositivity and hematological parameters.

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Kürkçü et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5a6b88ba6daa22dabee7 https://doi.org/10.1177/08828245261445779

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Bovine Leukemia Virus Prevalence in Women with Breast Cancer and Premalignant Breast Lesions

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