Infectious causes of cancer and their detection.
Molecular techniques for identifying pathogens associated with cancer continue to be developed, including one reported recently in BMC Medical Genomics. Identifying a causal infectious agent helps in understanding the biology of these cancers and can lead ultimately to the development of antimicrobial drugs and vaccines for their treatment and prevention.
Dalton-Griffin
Lucy
L
Department of Infection, University College London, Cleveland Street, London W1T 4JF, UK.
Kellam
Paul
P
D005821:Genetic Techniques; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D025202:Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D012553:Schistosomiasis haematobia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology; D014412:Tumor Virus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000821:virology
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