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Human papillomavirus genotypes present in the oral mucosa of newborns and their concordance with maternal cervical human papillomavirus genotypes.
The Journal of pediatrics - 1 May 2012
Koskimaa Hanna-Mari, Waterboer Tim, Pawlita Michael, Grénman Seija, Syrjänen Kari, Syrjänen Stina
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OBJECTIVES: To elucidate the concordance of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes between the mother and her newborn and to identify risk factors for the vertical transmission of HPV. STUDY DESIGN: HPV genotypes present in 329 pregnant women, their newborns, cord blood, and placenta samples were determined by molecular techniques, including using pure DNA for nested polymerase chain reaction. HPV antibodies were...
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