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Correlates of human papillomavirus viral load with infection site in asymptomatic men.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Dec 2008
Flores Roberto, Lu Beibei, Beibei Lu, Nielson Carrie, Abrahamsen Martha, Wolf Kyle, Lee Ji-Hyun, Harris Robin B, Giuliano Anna R
Abstract excerpt
Numerous studies have evaluated human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA load in women, especially HPV-16 viral load, and its role in cervical carcinogenicity. Few studies have examined HPV viral load in men, none among asymptomatic men. The aim of the current study is to quantify HPV-16 viral load in male anogenital specimens and to explore its correlates with anatomic sites. Two-hundred and ninety-four specimens from 42...
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