Mughini-Gras, LapoSchaapveld, MichaelKramers, JolandaMooij, SofieNeefjes-Borst, E AndraPelt, Wilfrid vanNeefjes, Jacques2018-01-232018-01-232018Increased colon cancer risk after severe Salmonella infection. 2018, 13 (1):e0189721 PLoS ONE1932-62032934216510.1371/journal.pone.0189721http://hdl.handle.net/10029/621209Colon cancer constitutes one of the most frequent malignancies. Previous studies showed that Salmonella manipulates host cell signaling pathways and that Salmonella Typhimurium infection facilitates colon cancer development in genetically predisposed mice. This epidemiological study examined whether severe Salmonella infection, usually acquired from contaminated food, is associated with increased colon cancer risk in humans.enArchived with thanks to PloS oneIncreased colon cancer risk after severe Salmonella infection.ArticlePlos One 2018; 13(1):e0189721