{"product_id":"infectious-causes-of-cancer-isbn-9780470518052","title":"Infectious Causes of Cancer","description":"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. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInfectious Causes of Cancer\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive and accessible guide to infection associated cancer and how to contribute to prevention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA must-have for students or healthcare professionals working in oncology, primary care or health promotion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings together all the up-to-date science, evidence and research related to infections and cancer in one publication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Preface.  \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Historical background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The global burden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Molecular biology of cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Biological background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Public health considerations and prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Viral Causes of Cancer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Herpesviruses (Herpesviridae).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Hepatitis viruses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Human papillomaviruses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Retroviruses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Polyomaviruses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Bacterial Causes of Cancer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Helicobacter pylori.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Parasitic Causes of Cancer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Schistosome species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Liver flukes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Unconfirmed associations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"This is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to understanding how infections can contribute to the development of certain cancers and how to aid in prevention.\" (Doody's, 19 August 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKenneth Campbell is the author of Infectious Causes of Cancer: A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989419606245,"sku":"NP9780470518052","price":68.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470518052.jpg?v=1761784032","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/infectious-causes-of-cancer-isbn-9780470518052","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}