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HPV genotypes and their prognostic significance in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Feb 2012
Rautava Jaana, Kuuskoski Jonna, Syrjänen Kari, Grenman Reidar, Syrjänen Stina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been reported in up to 50% of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs). Presence of HPV in HNSCC has been associated with more favorable prognosis. OBJECTIVES: This study was designed to disclose HPV genotype distribution in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) and their role in disease outcome. In addition, role of herpesviruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and -2)...
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