Human Papillomavirus Concordance Between Parents and Their Newborn Offspring: Results From the Finnish Family Human Papillomavirus Study

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Authors

Nelli T. Suominen · University of Turku

Tiina Luukkaala · Tampere University

Claudie Laprise · McGill University Health Centre

Marjut A.M. Haataja · University of Turku

Seija Grénman · University of Turku

Stina Syrjänen · University of Turku

Karolina Louvanto ·

Abstract

The genotype-specific HPV concordance between parents and their newborn is suggestive for vertical HPV transmission. However, transmission from the father to the newborn remains more uncertain.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Genital Health and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Volume 229, Issue 2, pp. 448-456

DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiad330

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