Largest oral HPV study in England shows infection rates lower than expected

Monday, August 20, 2018 - 07:00 in Health & Medicine

Infection rates of high risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) oral infection in England are lower than expected, compared to previous US studies. The research, conducted by the University of Sheffield, also strengthens evidence that smoking and sexual behaviour were shown to be risk factors for oral HPV infection, which can lead to oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. This […]

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