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Prevalence, genotype distribution and persistence of human papillomavirus in oral mucosa of women: a six-year follow-up study.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Rautava Jaana, Willberg Jaana, Louvanto Karolina, Wideman Lilli, Syrjänen Kari, Grénman Seija, Syrjänen Stina
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BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections have been linked to a subset of oral and oropharyngeal cancers. However, little is known on the natural history of oral HPV infections. We designed the prospective Finnish HPV Family Study to assess the dynamics of HPV infections in parents and their infants. This study reports HPV genotype distribution and virus persistence in oral mucosa of the mothers....
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