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Human papillomavirus in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas in the central region of Brazil.
Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology - 1 Jan 2000
Petito Guilherme, Carneiro Megmar Aparecida Dos Santos, Santos Sílvia Helena de Rabello, Silva Antonio Marcio Teodoro Cordeiro, Alencar Rita de Cassia, Gontijo Antonio Paulo, Saddi Vera Aparecida
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INTRODUCTION: Molecular studies about carcinomas of the oral cavity and oropharynx demonstrate the presence of human papilomavirus genome in these tumors, reinforcing the participation of human papilomavirus in oral carcinogenesis. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of human papilomavirus and genotype distribution of HPV16 and HPV18 in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas, as well as their...
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