Journal of Tropical Diseases and Parasitology ›› 2023, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (6): 357-361.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2023.06.012

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Research progress in the relationship between schistosomiasis and digestive system tumors

WANG Xiaoyi(), YANG Jianghua()   

  1. The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital), Wuhu 241001, Anhui Province, China
  • Received:2023-04-03 Online:2023-12-20 Published:2024-01-12
  • Contact: YANG Jianghua, E-mail: yjhpath@163.com

Abstract:

Schistosomiasis represents a globally prevalent infectious disease, and is responsible for cirrhosis and chronic enteritis. Apart from that, this condition may also be related to the occurrence and development of digestive system tumors (liver cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer, etc.). This article mainly reviews the correlation between schistosomiasis and the aforementioned digestive system tumors, with an attempt to provide reference for further research of this condition.

Key words: Schistosomiasis, Liver cancer, Gastric cancer, Colorectal cancer, Immunology

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