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Infections - A to Z

This page contains links to content about infections and cancer risk.

Infection with some viruses, bacteria and parasites are linked to higher risks of certain types of cancer. There's detailed information about infections and cancer in our CancerStats section.

Find out more using the links below.

Infections is a sub-category of Causes of cancer

News story: HPV vaccine 'could substantially reduce' cervical cancer incidence
9 November 2011
News story: HIV drug lopinavir 'may prevent cervical cancer' by targeting the virus that causes the disease
5 May 2011
News story: Cervical cancer vaccine 'may prevent more cases than initially thought'
14 July 2010
News story: Rise in oropharyngeal cancers linked to HPV
30 March 2010
Press Release: Stomach cancer cases almost halve over the last 30 years
6 August 2009
News story: Common infections may trigger leukaemia
3 April 2009
News story: Cervical cancer vaccine approval 'very exciting'
22 September 2006
News story: Infections could contribute to adult brain tumours
24 January 2006

News story: Virus discovery may aid treatment of children's brain tumour
26 September 2011
Press Release: HPV predicts survival in tonsil and tongue cancers
3 November 2010
Press Release: 'Traitor' human DNA helps viruses cause cancer
26 April 2010
News story: Study finds evidence of virus in human prostate cancer cells
8 September 2009
News story: Researchers call for better infection prevention for child cancer patients
12 May 2009
Press Release: 'Defence' gene reveals how oestrogen fuels cancer
12 January 2009
News story: Multiple HPV infections raises cancer risk says study
12 July 2006
Press Release: Childhood brain cancer may be caused by infection
2 April 2002

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