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Schistosomiasis and malignancy


L B Lemmer
P J Fripp

Abstract

It is generally accepted that schistosomiasis, if not causative, is at least associated with malignancy. In this review, the epidemiology of schistosomiasis and bladder carcinoma, as well as the role of chronic bladder infection, are discussed together
with known carcinogenic factors, possible abnormal vitamin metabolism and/or deficiencies and factors that influence conjugated carcinogens. Experimental evidence is briefly examined and recent work from the Far East on schistosomiasis and colon carcinoma reviewed.


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eISSN: 2078-5135
print ISSN: 0256-9574