Abstract:Background:
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. α-genus HPV have oncogenic potential in anogenital skin and mucosa. Transplant patients have an increased incidence of β-genus HPV-associated cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). The host immune system is particularly important in the pathogenicity of HPV infection. The antibody-mediated, humoral immune response clears virus particles from body fluids and prevents re-infection. Cell-mediated i… Show more
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