Publications by authors named "Farideh Aghaeipour"
J Med Virol
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in oral lesions and normal oral mucosa in Iran, as no comprehensive research had been conducted previously.
- After reviewing 3729 articles, 29 studies met the criteria, revealing an overall HPV prevalence rate of 21% in oral lesions, with notable variations by geographic location and lesion type.
- The findings highlighted a particularly high prevalence of HPV in precancerous lesions (29%) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (31%), emphasizing the need for increased focus on vaccination and treatment strategies in Iran.
