Inverse Relationship Between Polio Incidence in the US and Colorectal Cancer
Conclusion: Polio virus infection of cells of the colon may induce some degree of resistance to the development of colon cancer decades later. The effect of polio virus infection seems to be especially potent in reducing the rate of death from colon cancer.
Source: In Vivo - Category: Research Authors: LEHRER, S., RHEINSTEIN, P. H. Tags: Clinical Studies Source Type: research
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