Chapter 34, Problem 5WIO

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason why physicians may place a solution containing bovine tuberculosis bacteria into the patient’s bladder to treat the disease. Explain the reason why this treatment causes the patient’s immune system to launch an attack against the cancer cells. Write a prediction how bovine tuberculosis bacteria might help a patient’s immune system fight cancer.

Concept Introduction:

Bladder infection is caused by the infection of the lining of the cells in this organ. This infection can be caused by the micro-organisms like E.coli which adhere to the walls of the epithelial cells lining this organ. This organ stores the urine which is excreted from the human body.