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A person had an infection of his Peyer's patches and developed intestinal cancer. How could these two events be related?

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This is because of the location at which the Peyer's patches develop or are formed. These patches are excessive multiplication of lymphoid nodules within the lower portions of the small intestines.The occurrence of this abnormal cell division may prevent the linings of the intestines to perform its normal functions.
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