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Oral Infection by Mucosal and Cutaneous Human Papillomaviruses in the Men Who Have Sex with Men from the OHMAR Study.
Viruses - 17 Aug 2020
Gheit Tarik, Rollo Francesca, Brancaccio Rosario N, Robitaille Alexis, Galati Luisa, Giuliani Massimo, Latini Alessandra, Pichi Barbara, Benevolo Maria, Cuenin Cyrille, McKay-Chopin Sandrine, Pellini Raul, Cristaudo Antonio, Morrone Aldo, Tommasino Massimo, Donà Maria Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
Both mucosal and cutaneous Human Papillomaviruses (HPVs) can be detected in the oral cavity, but investigations regarding the epidemiology of cutaneous HPVs at this site are scarce. We assessed mucosal (alpha) and cutaneous (beta and gamma) HPV infection in oral samples of HIV-infected and uninfected men who have sex with men (MSM). Oral rinse-and-gargles were collected from 310 MSM. Alpha HPVs were detected...
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