Study: Infections may cause cancer in kids

Source: CNN

Date: 12/12/05

Headline: Study: Infections may cause cancer in kids

European researchers conducted a study that suggests cancer in children may stem from being exposed to common diseases in utero or early childhood.Children who carry mutant genes may be more susceptible to contracting cancer from these diseases.


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