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ABSTRACT: Background
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) incidence is increasing among men. Biomarkers that can identify oral HPV16/18 infections likely to persist, the obligate precursor for HPV-OPC, are needed.Methods
We assessed the association between oral Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and oral HPV16/18 persistence among 63 men in the HPV Infection in Men Study who tested positive for HPV16/18 at the baseline visit. Control of oral coinfections, including EBV, could serve as a biomarker of immune competence and the ability to control oral HPV.Results
Detection of oral EBV was significantly associated with oral HPV16/18 ≥12-month persistence.Conclusions
Detection of oral EBV deserves evaluation as a biomarker for oral HPV persistence and HPV-related OPC.
SUBMITTER: Dickey BL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10202421 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Dickey Brittney L BL Giuliano Anna R AR Sirak Bradley B Abrahamsen Martha M Lazcano-Ponce Eduardo E Villa Luisa L LL Coghill Anna E AE
The Journal of infectious diseases 20230101 2
<h4>Background</h4>Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) incidence is increasing among men. Biomarkers that can identify oral HPV16/18 infections likely to persist, the obligate precursor for HPV-OPC, are needed.<h4>Methods</h4>We assessed the association between oral Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and oral HPV16/18 persistence among 63 men in the HPV Infection in Men Study who tested positive for HPV16/18 at the baseline visit. Control of oral coinfections, including EBV, coul ...[more]