Bacteria and Cancer presents a snapshot of the current research on bacterial infections of cancer patients, aiming to utilizing microbiological knowledge in the management of these deadly killers. The text suits cancer specialist as well as those working in microbiology, biotechnology, medicine and oncology.
Bacteria and Cancer presents a snapshot of the current research on bacterial infections of cancer patients, aiming to utilizing microbiological knowle...
Bacterial infections cause substantial morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. These infections always remained enigmatic due to initial reluctance of cancer researchers in understanding their etiologic potential. Etiological association of bacteria with cancer gained credibility after discovery of carcinogenic potential ofHelicobacter pylori. Moreover, other suspected associations includingSalmonella typhiand gallbladder cancer, Streptococcus bovisand colon cancer, Chlamydia psittaciand ocular adnexal lymphoma andChlamydia pneumoniaewithlung cancer, etc. are looking for a legitimate...
Bacterial infections cause substantial morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. These infections always remained enigmatic due to initial reluct...