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Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Human Papillomaviruses in Genital Lichen Sclerosus: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.
Journal of lower genital tract disease - 1 Jul 2023
Giuliani Eugenia, Rollo Francesca, Cota Carlo, Gheit Tarik, Galati Luisa, McKay-Chopin Sandrine, Tedesco Marinella, Migliano Emilia, Benevolo Maria, Morrone Aldo, Donà Maria Gabriella, Latini Alessandra
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an inflammatory disease mostly arising at the genital level. It is unclear whether human papillomaviruses (HPVs) have an etiological significance in LS, and data on their prevalence in patients with LS are controversial. OBJECTIVES: The authors assessed alpha, beta, and gamma HPV prevalence in patients with genital LS. The association of HPV positivity with demographic and...
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