Risk of Human Papillomavirus Infection in Cancer-Prone Individuals: What We Know

Risk of Human Papillomavirus Infection in Cancer-Prone Individuals: What We Know

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections cause a significant proportion of cancers worldwide, predominantly squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the mucosas and skin. High-risk HPV types are associated with SCCs of the anogenital and oropharyngeal tract. HPV oncogene activities and the biology of SCCs hav...

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Main Authors: Ruby Khoury, Sharon Sauter, Melinda Butsch Kovacic, Adam S. Nelson, Kasiani C. Myers, Parinda A. Mehta, Stella M. Davies, Susanne I. Wells
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
human papillomavirus
Fanconi anemia
orphan disease
squamous cell carcinoma
inherited cancer susceptibility
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/1/47

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