Health Science Reports
Colorectal Cancer and Intestinal Protozoan Infections: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Molecular Confirmation in Western Iran: A Descriptive Case‐Control Study
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Infections are recognized contributors to cancer development. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, socio‐demographic characteristics, and risk factors associated with intestinal protozoan parasites in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) in Western Iran. Methods This descriptive case‐control study enrolled 174 CRC patients and 174 non‐CRC healthy controls receiving care at general hospitals in Lorestan Province between October 2022 and August 2024. Fresh stool samples were examin …