Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Cause

Cause

There are no guidelines for preventing Hodgkin's lymphoma; the cause is unknown or multifactorial. A risk factor is something that statistically increases one's chance of contracting a disease or condition. Risk factors for Hodgkin's lymphoma include:

• Sex: male
• Ages: 15–40 and over 55
• Family history
• History of infectious mononucleosis or infection with Epstein-Barr virus, a causative agent of mononucleosis
• Weakened immune system, including infection with HIV or the presence of AIDS
• Prolonged use of human growth hormone
• Exposure to exotoxins, such as Agent Orange