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Infectious Agents and Cancer

Infectious Agents and Cancer is an open access journal dedicated to publishing novel insights on the associations between chronic infections and cancer. The journal focuses on basic, clinical, epidemiological and translational research related to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care, with particular interest in molecular research in cancer causation. It is affiliated with the African Organisation for Research & Training In Cancer and is overseen by an international editorial board.

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Subject Immunology, Oncology
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1750-9378
eISSN 1750-9378
Invitation Only No
Cost Range £2490.00 GBP / $3290.00 USD / €2790.00 EUR APC

Submission Instructions

Infectious Agents and Cancer accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, and reports of health care interventions on human participants must also include a Trial registration section.
Manuscript Manuscript must include Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and a Declarations section. Manuscript must include 3 to 10 keywords, a Declarations section with the headings Ethics approval and consent to participate, Consent for publication, Availability of data and materials, Competing interests, Funding, Authors' contributions, Acknowledgements, and optional Authors' information, with nonapplicable sections retained and marked 'Not applicable,' and any use of a Large Language Model documented in the Methods section or suitable alternative section.
References References must follow Vancouver style. All web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in the reference list in full with the site title, URL, and access date rather than placed in the manuscript text.
Figures & Tables Statistical results may be presented in tables and figures, and footnotes must not contain figures or tables.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be structured. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured with background, main body, and a short conclusion. Abstract must include Background, main body, and short conclusion sections.
Manuscript Main text should include a Background section and a Conclusions section, and review manuscripts must include a Declarations section containing the required subheadings. Review manuscripts must include three to ten keywords and a Declarations section with the subheadings Ethics approval and consent to participate, Consent for publication, Availability of data and materials, Competing interests, Funding, Authors' contributions, Acknowledgements, and optional Authors' information, with 'Not applicable' used where a subsection is irrelevant, and any use of a Large Language Model must be disclosed in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References References must follow Vancouver style. All web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number, included in the reference list, and given in full with the site title, URL, and access date.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must briefly summarize the aim, findings, or purpose of the article. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Main text must contain the body of the article, and the manuscript must include a Declarations section with the subheadings Ethics approval and consent to participate, Consent for publication, Availability of data and materials, Competing interests, Funding, Authors' contributions, Acknowledgements, and optional Authors' information. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, document any use of a Large Language Model in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available, and provide a list of abbreviations if abbreviations are used in the text.
References References must follow Vancouver style. All web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in the reference list in full with the site title, URL, and access date, rather than appearing in the manuscript text.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and briefly summarize the aim, findings, or purpose of the article.
Manuscript Manuscript must include a Declarations section containing the required subheadings, with 'Not applicable' used for any section that is not relevant. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a list of abbreviations if abbreviations are used, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References must use the Vancouver style. Web links and URLs must be cited with a reference number and included in the reference list in full with the site title, URL, and access date.
Figures & Tables Footnotes must not contain figures or tables, and table footnotes must use superscript lower-case letters or asterisks for significance values and other statistical data.
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Recent Publications

Diverse non-vaccine high-risk HPV genotypes in rural Kerala: implications for cervical cancer prevention in an underserved population

Anusha M. Sharma, Sachin David, Parasmal Suresh, Sivadas Swathi Krishna, Neethu Puthalon Kunnath, Beena Karimbuvayalil Vasudevan, Lalitha Biswas, Keechilat Pavithran

10.1186/s13027-026-00778-z
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Dynamic, transition and variation of cervicovaginal microbiome and HPV infection and cervical dysplasia and cancer: a systematic review

Gbenankpon Mathias Houvessou, Nerys Wendy Antonieta Alfane, Manuel Mahoche

10.1186/s13027-026-00777-0
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Interoperability of two commercial kits in detecting high oncogenic human papilloma virus and genetic diversity in Cameroon: implications for cervical cancer screening strategies in resource-limited settings

Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Jeremiah Efakika Gabisa, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Larissa Gaelle Moko Fotso, Valentine Marie Ferré, Bernadette Fokou Bomgning, Keriane Diane Kambou Kountchou, Alex Durand Nka, Nadine Nguendjoung Fainguem, Yagai Bouba, Désiré Takou, Rachel Kamgaing, Aude Christelle Ka’e, Collins Ambe Chenwi, Samuel Martin Sosso, Charlotte Charpentier, Carlo-Federico Perno, Vittorio Colizzi, Fon Wilfred Mbacham, Joseph Fokam, Alexis Ndjolo

10.1186/s13027-026-00775-2
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CD44 expression associates with EBV LMP1, reduced CD8⁺ T cell infiltration, and lower PD-L1 combined positive score in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Amani Sammoud, Nehla Mokni Baizig, Salma Kamoun, Alia Methnani, Yosr Zenzri, Alia Mousli, Maha Driss

10.1186/s13027-026-00776-1
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Point-of-care hrHPV mRNA detection with reverse transcription recombinase polymerase amplification on a portable fluorimeter from provider-collected cervical samples in Maputo, Mozambique

Emilie Newsham Novak, Cannon J. Hansen, Zoha Wazir, Ariel Ma, Jennifer Carns, Hira Atif, Jane R. Montealegre, Michael E. Scheurer, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Daniel G. Rosen, Mila P. Salcedo, Kathleen M. Schmeler, Rebecca R. Richards-Kortum

10.1186/s13027-026-00772-5
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision: 7 days.

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What are the publication costs?

An article processing charge applies for each accepted article. The current APC is £2490.00 GBP / $3290.00 USD / €2790.00 EUR, plus VAT or local taxes where applicable.

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Research Topics

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Viral-associated cancers and disorders Head and Neck Cancer Studies Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Reproductive tract infections research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Hepatitis C virus research Women's cancer prevention and management Polyomavirus and related diseases Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research Genital Health and Disease T-cell and Retrovirus Studies Biological Research and Disease Studies Cancer-related Molecular Pathways HIV Research and Treatment Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Cancer Research and Treatments

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