Human papillomavirus 42: from a low-risk genotype to a potentially oncogenic virus.

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Human papillomavirus 42 (HPV42), initially classified as a low-risk genotype isolated from benign vulvar papillomas, has long been associated with benign lesions such as anogenital warts. However, recent studies have uncovered its unexpected oncogenic potential, challenging its traditional classification. HPV42 has been identified as a causative driver of digital papillary adenocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive...

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