Without Epstein–Barr virus infection, no nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Abstract

Background:
The relationship between an Epstein-Barr virus infection and nasopharyngeal carcinoma has been
re-investigated.
Methods:
The data as published by the study of Jingtao Cui et al. were re-analysed and tested for a necessary
condition relationship between an Epstein-Barr virus infection and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Results:
The necessary condition relationship between an Epstein-Barr virus infection and nasopharyngeal
carcinoma is equal to +1 and highly significant.
Conclusion:
Without an Epstein-Barr virus infection, no nasopharyngeal carcinoma.