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HPV-6 Molecular Variants Association With the Development of Genital Warts in Men: The HIM Study.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Feb 2017
Flores-Díaz Ema, Sereday Karen A, Ferreira Silvaneide, Sirak Bradley, Sobrinho João Simão, Baggio Maria Luiza, Galan Lenice, Silva Roberto C, Lazcano-Ponce Eduardo, Giuliano Anna R, Villa Luisa L, Sichero Laura
Abstract excerpt
Background: Human papillomavirus type 6 (HPV-6) and HPV-11 are the etiological agents of approximately 90% of genital warts (GWs). The impact of HPV-6 genetic heterogeneity on persistence and progression to GWs remains undetermined. Methods: HPV Infection in Men (HIM) Study participants who had HPV-6 genital swabs and/or GWs preceded by a viable normal genital swab were analyzed. Variants characterization was...
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