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Evaluation of HPV DNA positivity in colorectal cancer patients in Kerman, Southeast Iran
27 Jan 2018
Abstract excerpt
Background: The HPV virus is known to be oncogenic and associations with many cancers has been proven. Although many studies have been conducted on the possible relationship with colorectal cancer (CRC), a definitive role of the virus has yet to be identified. Method: In this cross-sectional study, the frequency of HPV positivity in CRC samples in Kerman was assessed in 84 cases with a mean age of 47.7 ± 12.5...
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