Link Between Bacterial Infection and Colorectal Cancer Identified

The new article explores the link between chronic intestinal bacterial infections, the intestinal microbiome, and colorectal cancer occurrence. Intestinal micro-biodiversity is important for maintaining colorectal and general health. Imbalance in this microenvironment can result in chronic infections, even cancer. Development of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been alluded to abnormal gut-bacterial activity and infections. However, the complexity of the intestinal microbiome makes it challenging ...