What is an Oncovirus?
A virus that causes cancer
Is the Herpes Virus a DNA or RNA Virus?
DNA Virus
How does the Herpes Virus take over a cell?
Is the Human Papilloma Virus a DNA or RNA Virus?
DNA Virus
What membrane does the HPV invade?
Skin / mucus membrane of Penis / Vagina / Anus
Basically HPV loves sex parts cah is like HIV but its not
How does the HPV invade cells?
Replicates inside cells
HPV’s can also permanently integrate into the cells chromosomes
Basically enters the cell and makes babies inside it
How can HPV cause cancer?
If it hijacks the cells to produce E6 and E7 proteins
HPV can hijack the plane at terminal E6 and E7
What is the treatment for Genital Cancer?
Radiation / Chemotherapy aimed at reproducing cells