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Deep sequencing extends the diversity of human papillomaviruses in human skin.
Scientific reports - 24 Jul 2014
Bzhalava Davit, Mühr Laila Sara Arroyo, Lagheden Camilla, Ekström Johanna, Forslund Ola, Dillner Joakim, Hultin Emilie
Abstract excerpt
Most viruses in human skin are known to be human papillomaviruses (HPVs). Previous sequencing of skin samples has identified 273 different cutaneous HPV types, including 47 previously unknown types. In the present study, we wished to extend prior studies using deeper sequencing. This deeper sequencing without prior PCR of a pool of 142 whole genome amplified skin lesions identified 23 known HPV types, 3 novel...
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