Infections
Latest evidence, myths, and controversies
About the module
8 minutes long
Interactive
Includes a final quiz
Includes links to references
About the lecturer
Dr Mangesh Thorat
Cancer Surgeon and Scientist at the Centre for Cancer Prevention at Queen Mary University of London, and at the Cancer Prevention Trials Unit at King’s College London and Guy’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Learning Objectives
- Recognize which infections other than Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) are associated with cancer.
- Cite the magnitude of the problem: number of cancers caused by non-HBV/HPV infections in Europe.
- Describe the available measures to prevent cancers associated with these infections.
This module is part of a comprehensive online learning curriculum on the latest evidence, myths, and controversies on cancer prevention.
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The module
Latest evidence, myths, and controversies – 11B. Infections
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