High frequency of infection of lung cancer patients with the parasiteToxoplasma gondii

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Background Toxoplasma gondiiis an intracellular protozoan parasite that can cause a wide range of clinical conditions, including miscarriage and pneumonia. The global prevalence is 30% in humans, but varies by locality (e.g. in the UK it is typically 10%). The association between lung cancer andT. gondiiinfection was investigated by direct detection in lung tissue samples. Methods Lung tissue samples were taken...

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