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High-risk human papilloma virus infection of the foreskin in asymptomatic boys.
Urology - 1 Apr 2013
de Martino Michela, Haitel Andrea, Wrba Fritz, Schatzl Georg, Klatte Tobias, Waldert Matthias
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence and genotypes of high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) infection of the foreskin in asymptomatic boys before first sexual intercourse. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We collected 50 consecutive foreskin specimens after radical circumcision. Indication for surgery was phimosis. High-risk HPV status was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction for the genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33,...
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