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| Bacteria | Cancer (tumour) n=19 | Cancer (distant mucosa) n=19 | Normal n=24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data expressed as number of cases from each group positive for any bacterial growth. Significant difference from normal, *p=0.004, †p=0.04. | |||
| Mucosa-associated | 14 (74%)* | 10 (53%) | 8 (33%) |
| Intra-epithelial | 11 (58%)† | 6 (32%) | 7 (29%) |