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Cercarial Transformation and in vitro Cultivation of Schistosoma mansoni Schistosomules
Published on: August 16, 2011
Schistosomiasis and malignancy
1Department of Anatomical Pathology, School of Pathology, South African Institute for Medical Research, Johannesburg.
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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