Colon cancer and enterococcus bacteremia co-affection: A dangerous alliance

Adenocarcinoma of the colorectal region is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in the USA and hence an important public health concern. Enterococci are emerging as an important cause of infection in the elderly. While translocation of enteric bacteria into the bloodstream is a know...

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Main Authors: Raj Amarnani, Alwyn Rapose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034116301484