Infectious Causes of Cancer

Over 99% of the world's population is infected with at least one potentially cancer-causing organism. It is vital for nurses and other healthcare professionals to be aware of the extent of infection-associated cancer and of how they can contribute to prevention of such cancers.br/br/Infectious Causes of Cancer, aimed principally at nurses and other healthcare professionals, considers the epidemiology and biology of infectious causes of cancer. It examines each of the infectious agents associated with an increased risk of cancer discussing epidemiology of the infection and cancer, pathophysiology of the cancer, mechanisms, associated risk factors, and prevention of the infection and of the associated cancer.br/br/boldKey Features:/boldbulletlistbulletA comprehensive and accessible guide to infection associated cancer and how to contribute to preventionbulletA must-have for students or healthcare professionals working in oncology, primary care or health promotionbulletBrings together all the up-to-date science, evidence and research related to infections and cancer in one publication/bulletlist