Abstract
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) DNA was detected in 88% of Merkel cell carcinomas in contrast to 16% of other skin tumors. MCPyV was also found in anogenital and oral samples (31%) and eyebrow hairs (50%) of HIV-positive men and in forehead swabs (62%) of healthy controls. MCPyV thus appears to be widespread.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / virology*
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DNA, Viral / analysis
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DNA, Viral / isolation & purification*
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Eyebrows / virology*
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Forehead / virology
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Genitalia, Male / virology
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HIV Seropositivity
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Humans
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Male
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Mouth / virology
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Polyomavirus / genetics
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Polyomavirus / isolation & purification*
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Polyomavirus Infections / virology*
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Skin / virology*
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Tumor Virus Infections / virology*