Polyomaviruses are a Major Infectious Cause of Human Cancers

Question

Polyomaviruses are a major infectious cause of human cancers.

Accepted Answer

Polyomaviruses can cause cancer in animal models, but in humans, they are generally not considered a major infectious cause of cancer. Most infections in humans are asymptomatic or cause mild disease, with a few exceptions linked to specific conditions rather than widespread cancer causation.