Oncology Reviews (Dec 2011)

From the humble wart to HPV: a fascinating story throughout centuries

  • Marianna Karamanou,
  • Emmanovil Agapitos,
  • Antonis Kousoulis,
  • George Androutsos

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4081/oncol.2010.133
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 3

Abstract

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Nowadays human papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Epidemiological studies suggest that 75% of all sexually active people will become infected at some point during their lifetimes...