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High-risk Oncogenic Human Papilloma Virus Infection of the Foreskin and Microbiology of Smegma in Prepubertal Boys.
Urology - 1 Aug 2015
Balci Melih, Tuncel Altug, Baran Irmak, Guzel Ozer, Keten Tanju, Aksu Neriman, Atan Ali
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence and genotypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and microbiological status of the foreskin in asymptomatic prepubertal boys. METHODS: A total of 100 prepubertal healthy boys who underwent a standard circumcision procedure were included in the study. High-risk HPV status was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction for the genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45,...
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