Simple Summary Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is a widespread virus that is present on
human skin. Infection occurs early in life, and up to 90% of adults have antibodies against …

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and often aggressive cutaneous cancer with a poor
prognosis. The incidence of this cancer increases with age, immunodeficiency and sun …

The Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV), identified in humans in 2008, is associated with a
relatively rare but aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer, the Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) …

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an increasingly common neuroendocrine cancer of the skin.
MCC is an aggressive malignancy that is a significant cause of non-melanoma skin cancer …

Highlights•MCPyV infection is highly prevalent in the general population.•In elderly and
immunosuppressed individuals, MCPyV can cause Merkel cell carcinoma.•LT and sT …

Abstract Background Although Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) has the potential to cause
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), it is also found in the normal skin of healthy individuals …

Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) causes the highly aggressive and relatively rare skin
cancer known as Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). MCPyV also causes a lifelong yet relatively …

Merkel Cell Polyomavirus (MCPyV) is associated with Merkel Cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare,
aggressive skin cancer with neuroendocrine features. The causal role of MCPyV is highly …

Background: Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is the likely causative agent of Merkel cell
carcinoma (MCC). However, the prevalence of MCPyV in non‐MCC population and its …

A fifth of worldwide cancer cases have an infectious origin, with viral infection being the
foremost. One such cancer is Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare but aggressive skin …