I remember hearing that there was an air-born
strain of leukemia somewhere in Singapore,
is this true ??
2006-08-11 08:34:05 · 5 answers · asked by ♪ gwiz ♪ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Yes there is.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11515061&dopt=Abstract
There's been a study done on it.
Keep in mind that leukemia is referring to cancer (like cervical cancer), and the virus is only one form of way to get leukemia (there's a cervical cancer virus as well, but a vaccine has been created for it). Other causes of Leukemia could range from biology to just leading an unhealthy lifestyle.
2006-08-11 08:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by ymingy@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is not. There are however a number of chemicals and radio isotopes that cause leukemia which can be carried in the air.
2006-08-11 19:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard of it being air-born.
I had Leukemia as a kid, was found to have it at about 4 years old. Also had it relapse in my CNS (Central Nervous System) at about at 7 had radiation for that but have been clear of it since that they know of.
2006-08-11 16:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by Gary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This murine leukemia virus that may be airborne is a virus that affects mice and rats. This is not a human virus that is contagious and transmissable in humans. So the answer is no. Their is not an airborne leukemia.
2006-08-11 18:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask someone from Singapore.
2006-08-11 16:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋