Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Is Associated with Anal Infections in Men Who Have Sex with Men
Background: Viral infections of the anal/rectal tract of men who have sex with men (MSM) have been poorly studied. Methods: In total, 158 swab samples (81 anal/rectal, 65 throat/oral and 12 urethral) were collected from 126 MSM. DNA was isolated and subjected to real-time PCR assays for the detectio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/2/54 |