Human Papillomaviruses in Transplant-Associated Skin Cancers

2004133 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Eggert Stockfleth · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Ingo Nindl · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Wolfram Sterry · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Claas Ulrich · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Tobias Schmook · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Thomas Meyer · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Abstract

Cutaneous infections with HPV5 and HPV8 may represent an increased risk for SCC development in transplant recipients. The mechanisms by which these viruses may contribute to skin cancer development still remain unclear.

Topics & Keywords

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Cancer and Skin Lesions Polyomavirus and related diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Dermatologic Surgery

Volume 30, Issue 4p2, pp. 604-609

DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.00144.x

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