Relevance of Human Papillomaviruses in Head and Neck Cancer—What Remains in 2021 from a Clinician’s Point of View?

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause a subset of head and neck cancers (HNSCC). HPV16 predominantly signs responsible for approximately 10% of all HNSCC and over 50% of tonsillar (T)SCCs. Prevalence rates depend on several factors, such as the geographical region where patients live, possibly due to d...

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Main Authors: Markus Hoffmann, Elgar Susanne Quabius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
HPV
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/6/1173