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