In 1964, the first human oncovirus, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), was identified in Burkitt lymphoma cells. Since then, six other human oncoviruses have been identified: human papillomavirus (HPV), Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV), hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV), human…

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Solid organ transplant and immunosuppressive medications confer higher risk of complications like infection and dehiscence due to larger defect size, complex repair, and impaired healing. Dermatologists should take into account the higher risk of complications when counseling and managing immunosuppressed…

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