Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection With Colon Cancer and Adenomatous Polyps.

Journal: Iranian journal of pathology
Published Date: Sep 12, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: infection is one of the most common chronic bacterial infections in the world, especially in the developing countries. This bacterium is the cause of many diseases such as lymphoma, gastritis, peptic ulcers, and stomach cancer. According to recent reports, infection can potentially increase the risk of colon cancer. The current study aimed at investigating the association of infection and the risk of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps.

Authors

  • Fatemeh Teimoorian
    Dept of Pathology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
  • Mohammad Ranaei
    Clinical Research Development Center, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
  • Karimollah Hajian Tilaki
    Dept of Statistic and Epidmiology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
  • Javad Shokri Shirvani
    Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
  • Zeinab Vosough
    Dept of Pathology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

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