Infectious Causes of Cancer: A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

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Introduction.

1 Historical background.

2 The global burden.

3 Molecular biology of cancer.

4 Biological background.

5 Public health considerations and prevention.

Part I: Viral Causes of Cancer.

6 Herpesviruses (Herpesviridae).

7 Hepatitis viruses.

8 Human papillomaviruses.

9 Retroviruses.

10 Polyomaviruses.

Part II: Bacterial Causes of Cancer.

11 Helicobacter pylori.

Part III: Parasitic Causes of Cancer.

12 Schistosome species.

13 Liver flukes.

14 Unconfirmed associations.

Summary Tables.

Index.