New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment. Presented at ESCMID Global 2025, this study sheds new light on how this often-overlooked parasitic disease may contribute to cervical cancer risk at the molecular level.
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