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High prevalence and atypical genotype distribution of oral human Papillomavirus in an East African HIV cohort: a cross-sectional study.
BMC infectious diseases - 26 Nov 2025
Munabi Ian G, Kamulegeya Adriane, Kalanzi Dunstan, Kateete David P, Semitala Fred Collins, Mwesigwa Catherine-Lutalo, Kalungi Samuel, Cameron Jennifer E, Divaris Kimon, Buwembo William
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Globally, Human Papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16) is the predominant genotype associated with oropharyngeal cancers. However, little is known about the prevalence and type distribution of Oral Human Papillomavirus (OHPV) in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in the East African region. The objective of this study was to document the prevalence and circulating genotypes of OHPV infection in a large cohort...
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