Publication:

Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Infections (2007)

Author(s): Dorak MT; McNally RJQ; Parker L

    Abstract: We provide an alternative explanation for the findings of the latest UKCCS report by Roman et al. Instead of the suggestion that early infections may trigger an abnormal immune response in the development of childhood leukemia, we propose that the observed association with frequent infections is a sign of subtle immunodeficiency resulting in increased leukemia risk.

    • Type of Article: Letter to the Editor
    • Date: 18-06-2007
    • Journal: American Journal of Epidemiology
    • Volume: 166
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 364-365
    • Publication type: Letter
    • Bibliographic status: Published

    Keywords: Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Infection HLA Association Adenovirus Epidemiology

    Staff

    Dr Richard McNally
    Reader in Epidemiology