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Beta Human Papillomavirus Infection Is Prevalent in Elephantiasis and Exhibits a Productive Phenotype: A Case-Control Study.
The American Journal of dermatopathology - 1 Jun 2017
Carlson John Andrew, Rady Peter, Kadam Pooja, He Qin, Simonette Rebecca, Tyring Stephen
Abstract excerpt
Elephantiasis is considered a cutaneous region of immune deficiency with cobblestone-like surface caused by a wart-like eruption. Verrucosis is a diffuse human papillomavirus (HPV) infection linked to immunodeficiency disorders. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of HPV infection in lymphedema and its pathogenic role in elephantiasis. A retrospective case-control study was performed...
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