Detection of Multiple Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Anal Carcinoma
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major risk factor for development of anal squamous cell carcinoma. Despite over 100 genotypes of the virus, HPV 16 and 18 are considered pathogenic as they are seen in the majority of cervical and anal cancers. We ha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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| Series: | Infectious Agents and Cancer |
| Online Access: | http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/5/1/17 |