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Infections Behind 1 in 8 Cancers, and Not Just HPV
Original: 1 in 8 Cancers Are Caused by Infections. The Biggest Culprit Isn't HPV https://gizmodo.com/1-in-8-cancers-can-be-traced-
Roughly one in eight cancers worldwide can be traced back to infections, according to reporting highlighted by Gizmodo. Contrary to common assumption, HPV is not the single largest culprit, with other pathogens playing a bigger role in infection-driven cancer cases. The finding underscores how many cancers could be prevented through vaccination, screening and treatment of common infections.
Why now: New reporting challenges the widespread belief that HPV is the main infection-related cause of cancer.
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- 1 in 8 Cancers Are Caused by Infections. The Biggest Culprit Isn't HPV https://gizmodo.com/1-in-8-cancers-can-be-traced-to-an-infection-the-biggest-culprit-isnt-hpv-2000819440 # Health # Science # Medicine · gizmodo@robot.villas · 2
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