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Polymorphisms of the Human Leukocyte Antigen DRB1 and DQB1 Genes and the Natural History of Human Papillomavirus Infection
15 Jul 2002
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This study investigated, through cohort analysis, whether HLA-DRB1 and -DQB1 variability is related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection prevalence and persistence. HLA-DRB1 and -DQB1 genes were typed in 620 samples from the Ludwig-McGill cohort. HPV positivity was tested in specimens collected every 4 months during the first year of follow-up. Persistent and long-term infections were defined as at least 2 or...
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