Higher prevalence and gene amplification of HPV16 in oropharynx as compared to oral cavity

• Main Authors: Hideo SHIGEISHI (Author), Masaru SUGIYAMA (Author), Kouji OHTA (Author), Mohammad Zeshaan RAHMAN (Author), Masaaki TAKECHI (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study was to clarify differences regarding HPV16 infection and gene amplification between the oral cavity and oropharynx in healthy individuals. Material and Methods The subjects were 94 healthy asymptomatic individuals (41 males, 53 females; mean age 58.6 ye...