Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Overall, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma tends to affect the elderly, especially from 65 to 74 years old. The risk is higher in males than in females, but some subtypes are more prevalent in women. Having a sibling, parent, or kid with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma would increase the possibility of developing the disease as well. Other risk factors include autoimmune diseases, HIV, as well as medications used for suppressing the immune systems. Some viruses associated with some forms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma include human herpesvirus 8, human T-cell lymphotropic virus, HIV, and chronic hepatitis C. Some bacteria associated with some forms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma include Helicobacter pylori, Chlamydophila psittaci, and Campylobacter jejuni. [8]
