Detection of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes and Epstein-Barr Virus in Nasopharyngeal Carcinomas at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Nasopharyngeal carcinomas (NPC) are endemic in Far East Asia and commonly harbour Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which is known to serve as a key oncogenic promoter. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to contribute to the pathogenesis of NPC. However, in Ghana these two viruses have not been linked to NP...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2721367 |