Article
Salivary detection of high-risk human papillomavirus 16 in oral squamous cell carcinoma using polymerase chain reaction in the South Indian population.
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics - 1 Jan 2000
Krishnappa Soujanya L, David Chaya M, Ramnarayan B K, Kanaparthi Alekhya, Krishnappa Suprith L, Dukkireddy Divya
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Human papilloma virus (HPV) has been associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) as a potential carcinogen. There are several types of HPV, of which type 16 has been strongly implicated in carcinogenesis. HPV16 in saliva can potentially facilitate early detection of subclinical cases that may warrant further diagnosis, monitoring and intervention. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate...
Topics
- Adult
- Asian People
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Combined Modality Therapy
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Genotype
- Human papillomavirus 16
- Humans
