Article
Distribution of HPV Genotypes in Patients with a Diagnosis of Anal Cancer in an Italian Region.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 23 Jun 2020
Muresu Narcisa, Sotgiu Giovanni, Saderi Laura, Sechi Illari, Cossu Antonio, Marras Vincenzo, Meloni Marta, Martinelli Marianna, Cocuzza Clementina, Tanda Francesco, Piana Andrea
Abstract excerpt
Objectives: Anal cancer is a rare disease. However, its incidence is increasing in some population groups. Infection caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is strongly associated with the risk of anal cancer, whose variability depends on samples, histology, and HPV detection methods. The aim of the...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anus Neoplasms
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Italy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Papillomaviridae
