Do parasites cause cancer?
Several parasites have been identified as causes of cancer in humans. The most well-established carcinogenic parasites are: ## Trematodes (Flukes) **Schistosoma haematobium**– Causes urinary bladder cancer– Prevalent in Africa and the Middle East– Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)[1][6] **Opisthorchis viverrini**– Causes cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)– […]
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