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Evaluation of a novel broad-spectrum PCR-multiplex genotyping assay for identification of cutaneous wart-associated human papillomavirus types.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 May 2010
de Koning Maurits N C, ter Schegget Jan, Eekhof Just A H, Kamp Marga, Kleter Bernhard, Gussekloo Jacobijn, Feltkamp Mariet C W, Bouwes Bavinck Jan Nico, Purdie Karin J, Bunker Christopher B, Proby Charlotte M, Meys Rhonda, Harwood Catherine A, Quint Wim G V
Abstract excerpt
A large number of human papillomavirus (HPV) types, distributed over five papillomavirus genera, are detectable in the skin. HPV types belonging to the alpha, gamma, and mu genera have been detected in cutaneous warts. A state-of-the-art HPV genotyping assay for these cutaneous wart-associated HPV types does not exist although warts constitute a highly prevalent skin condition, especially in children (33%) and...
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