What causes acute leukemia?
Disease description:
A friend recently told me that he had been feeling unwell, and a while ago he even fainted once. Today I persuaded him to go to the hospital for a checkup, and he was diagnosed with acute leukemia. I would like to ask, what causes acute leukemia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The causes of acute leukemia are varied and mainly include:
1. Chemical substances: Long-term exposure to certain chemicals, such as benzene, may damage the hematopoietic system and induce acute leukemia.
2. Viral factors: Certain viruses, such as adult T-cell leukemia virus, can be transmitted via mother-to-child transmission, blood transfusion, or sexual contact, leading to the development of leukemia.
3. Genetic factors: Leukemia is associated with genetic factors; individuals with a family history of leukemia have a higher probability of developing the disease.
4. Ionizing radiation: Ionizing radiation such as X-rays and gamma rays, whether in a single high dose or multiple small doses, may induce leukemia.
These factors may act alone or together, leading to the occurrence of acute leukemia.
