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Immunogenetics and human papillomavirus (HPV) in male genital lichen sclerosus (MGLSc).
International journal of STD & AIDS - 1 Dec 2020
Shim Tang Ngee, Harwood Catherine A, Marsh Steven Ge, Gotch Frances M, Quint Wim, de Koning Maurits N, Francis Nick, Jameson Charles, Freeman Alex, Minhas Suks, Dinneen Michael, Muneer Asif, Bunker Christopher B
Abstract excerpt
BackgroundThe pathogenesis of male genital lichen sclerosus (MGLSc) is controversial. Incriminated factors include infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) and autoimmunity (e.g. Human Leukocyte Antigen [HLA]). To address the roles of HLA and HPV in MGLSc we studied adult Caucasian males with a clinical and histological diagnosis of MGLSc. The men in the study attended two specialised Male Genital Dermatoses...
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