Identification of circulating human papillomavirus types through high-throughput sequencing of Canadian municipal and institutional wastewater samples

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Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a diverse group of viruses that infect human mucosal and cutaneous tissues, with a ubiquitous global distribution. Several types are classified as high-risk due to their association with cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. Given its widespread prevalence and the limitations of clinical surveillance, HPV is an ideal candidate for wastewater-based testing (WBT), as a...

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