Microbes and malignancy : infection as a cause of human cancers

摘要: Historically, the study of infection has focused on acute illnesses and their treatment. Yet is not simply an process; microbial agents thrive in human body throughout life. The unrecognized, intimate relationship we share with micro-organisms undoubtedly a critical factor longevity health. In recent years, it become apparent that one long-term consequence some chronic infections cancer. Indeed, 15 to 20 per cent cancers worldwide, including three most important world today-cancers cervix, stomach liver-may be attributable underlying infection. Fortunately, since infectious diseases are often treatable or preventable, tie between cancer can looked at as opportunity, rather than problem. This book, authored by world's leaders microbiology, virology, biochemistry, pathology provides overview oncogenic mechanisms imputed Individual chapters examine epidemiologic, clinical molecular links specific Methods disease prevention also addressed. Microbiologists, biologists, pathologists, oncologists specialists otheres interested etiology malignancy will find this book indispensable addition libraries.