The Frequency of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is Higher in Premalignant and Malignant Oral Mucosal Lesions than Normal Mucosa
Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Progressive increase of human papillomavirus carriage rates in potentially malignant and malignant oral disorders with increasing malignant potential.Szarka K, Tar I, Fehér E, Gáll T, Kis A, Tóth ED, Boda R, Márton I, Gergely L.Oral Microbiol Immunol 2009;24:314-8.Reviewer: Thomas B. Dodson, DMD, MPHPurpose/Question: Among Eastern Hungarian adults (age ≥ 18 years), do premalignant and malignant oral mucosal lesions, when compared with normal mucosa, have increased prevalence of HPV?Source of Funding: Information not available.Type of Study/Design: Case-control studyLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)
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