Association between self-reported periodontitis and high-risk oral human papillomavirus infection among Indigenous South Australians: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is increasing globally, reflecting an increase in human papillomavirus (HPV)-related lesions. Indigenous populations are disproportionately affected by OPSCCs. Currently, testing for oral HPV is not recommended as a screening tool to permit early detection of OPSCCs due to the high population prevalence of HPV infection. Periodontitis may be a marker of oral HPV infection, but previous research evaluating this association has been inconclusive. Here we report a large population-based study examining the association between high-risk oral HPV infection and periodontitis among Indigenous South Australians.

Methods

We utilised a large convenience sample of Indigenous South Australians aged 18+ years rec

SUBMITTER: Ali A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8946737 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature