Epstein-Barr Detection in Oral Cancer

Epstein-Barr Detection in Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Healthy Oral Mucosa

The aim of this study is to analyze oral squamous cell carcinoma and healthy oral mucosa for the possible presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

Epstein-Barr virus has been implicated in a range of malignant neoplasms, including in some studies, in the aetiology of oral squamous cell carcinoma but the influence of EBV in oral cancer remains unclear. This study will examine the prevalence of EBV infection in oral cancer by means of nested polymerase chain reaction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients of Oral Cancer Centre - UNESP/Araçatuba - SP
• with oral squamous cell carcinoma

Exclusion Criteria:

• without oral squamous cell carcinoma