The relationship between anti-HPV-16 IgG seropositivity and cancer of the cervix, anogenital organs, oral cavity and pharynx, oesophagus and prostate in a black South African population

The relationship between anti-HPV-16 IgG seropositivity and cancer of the cervix, anogenital organs, oral cavity and pharynx, oesophagus and prostate in a black South African population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16) infection is an important cause of cervical cancer, other anogenital cancers and, possibly, some oral and pharyngeal cancers. The association of HPV-16 with oesophageal and with prostate cancers...

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Main Authors: Sitas Freddy, Urban Margaret, Stein Lara, Beral Valerie, Ruff Paul, Hale Martin, Patel Moosa, O'Connell Dianne, Qin Yu Xue, Verzijden Anke, Marais Dianne, Williamson Anna-Lise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Online Access:http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/2/1/6

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