Mesothelioma Causes

Asbestos is the main cause that is responsible for the mesothelioma. But this malignant mesothelioma is still found in some persons with out their any exposure to asbestos. So it is clear that asbestos exposure is not the only factor responsible for mesothelioma.
So here we will discuss various other factors along with the asbestos that can cause mesothelioma cancer.


1-Asbestos (The Main Cause of Mesothelioma)


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Asbestos Exposure- The Main Cause of Mesothelioma

It has been found that the main cause of mesothelioma is the Asbestos Exposure. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma in different ways.

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Mesothelioma cancer may be caused due to asbestos related occupation or living in buildings that used asbestos and also because of secondary asbestos exposure. Secondary asbestos exposure means, when asbestos workers bring asbestos dust to their homes, as asbestos dust may stick to their clothes and hairs. In such cases, their family members may also get affected. This is called as Paraoccupational Secondary Exposure to Asbestos. 
Now let's discuss all the 3 types of asbestos exposures in detail-


*Asbestos Exposure At Work

This is the main cause of asbestos exposure. When a person has a job that is related to asbestos, he or she may develop mesothelioma.
Various Industrial products like - Textiles, cement, flooring products etc. contain asbestos in large amounts. 

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It has been found that the development of mesothelioma may take 12 to 58 years from the initial exposure to asbestos. According to an estimate nearly 1.3 million workers in the united States are annually exposed to asbestos. Therefore it is clear that occupational asbestos exposure is a big factor responsible for mesothelioma.


*Asbestos Exposure Due To Family Members (Secondary Exposure To Asbestos)

This is another factor responsible for asbestos exposure. When a asbestos worker comes to his home, then his clothes and hairs may contain asbestos dust. So his family members come in contact with the asbestos while washing or touching these contaminated clothes. So it is clear that not only the asbestos worker but also his family members are at increased risk of asbestos exposure. Hence they may also develop mesothelioma cancer.


*Buildings Having Asbestos

Before banning of the asbestos in building materials, it was used on a large scale in both public and domestic buildings. Therefore living in such buildings that contain asbestos; a person may develop mesothelioma. Although the use of asbestos in building materials has been banned but many buildings (public and private) may still contain asbestos, as they were built before the banning of asbestos.


2-Genetics- Another Cause Of Mesothelioma


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Genetics- A Cause behind Mesothelioma

It has been found that some persons are more susceptible to mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure even on having equal asbestos exposure (asbestos exposure level and duration of exposure).
Therefore it was believed that there must be some genetic factor that makes a person more prone to mesothelioma in comparison to other. 
In a study conducted in 2011, it was found that people who are more prone to mesothelioma carry a Mutation in a Gene known as BAP1.


3-Erionite- A Substance Similar To Asbestos

There is another substance that has properties similar to asbestos and is known as Erionite. It is a zeolite mineral which has been found responsible for malignant mesothelioma.


4-Simian Virus 40 (SV40)- A Virus Responsible For Mesothelioma!!!

Simian Virus 40 (SV40) has also been found responsible for mesothelioma. According to some researchers, the Simian Virus 40 (SV40) may act as a co-factor in the mesothelioma development.

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