Detection of human papillomavirus in oral squamous cell carcinoma, leukoplakia and lichen planus in Thai patients

• Main Authors: Siribang on P Khovidhunkit, Waranun Buajeeb, Sirima Sanguansin, Sopee Poomsawat, Woranut Weerapradist
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/18992

Although tobacco, alcohol abuse and betel nut chewing habit are well recognized risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), there is evidence to indicate that human papillomavirus (HPV) may also play some inducing role. The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of HPV in Th...