Prevalence and distribution of HPV infection and subtypes in oral squamous cell carcinoma in Africa: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an established risk factor for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, regardless of a history of other known risk factors such as alcohol and tobacco. While cases of HPV-related oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSSC) are increasing in the USA, Europe and South...
Main Authors: | Mark E Engel, Haly Karen Holmes, Amir Afrogeh, Henry Adeola, Faheema Kimmie-Dhansay |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-07-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/7/e049922.full |
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