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Prevalence and determinants of oral infection by Human Papillomavirus in HIV-infected and uninfected men who have sex with men.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Rollo Francesca, Latini Alessandra, Pichi Barbara, Colafigli Manuela, Benevolo Maria, Sinopoli Ilenia, Sperduti Isabella, Laquintana Valentina, Fabbri Giulia, Frasca Mirko, Cristaudo Antonio, Giuliani Massimo, Donà Maria Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Oral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is rare in the general population but common in high-risk individuals. Recent data indicate that oral HPV is associated with the development of head and neck carcinomas. HPV16 infection, in particular, increases the risk of oropharyngeal cancer. METHODS: We evaluated oral HPV prevalence and determinants of infection in cancer-free HIV-infected and uninfected...
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