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The prevalence of human papillomavirus in ocular surface squamous neoplasia in HIV positive and negative patients in a South African population

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Abstract

There is a high prevalence of HPV in OSSN in South Africa. Certain subtypes namely, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33 and 35 may be more carcinogenic. HIV with HPV co-infection may be linked as a causative factor in the development of OSSN.

Research topics

  • Ocular Oncology and Treatments
  • Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
  • Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome

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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-024-02289-8

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