Research Article
Significant Association of Streptococcus bovis with Malignant Gastrointestinal Diseases
Table 3
Prevalence of S. bovis isolated from patients with malignant gastrointestinal diseases.
| Malignant Diseases | Number of examined stool specimens | Number of positive stool specimens | Prevalence of S. bovis % |
| Carcinoma of the stomach | 11 | 6 | 55 | Carcinoma of the rectum | 4 | 1 | 25 | Carcinoma of the pancreas | 7 | 1 | 14 | Carcinoma of the colon | 2 | 1 | 50 | Pre-malignant Polyp | 2 | 0 | 0 | Hepatocellular carcinoma | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 28 | 10 | 36 |
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