Publications by authors named "Patrick Oladele Olorunfemi"
Article Synopsis
- Recent studies show a rising incidence of head and neck cancers in young people, particularly linked to high-risk human papilloma virus (hrHPV) infections, prompting this study to investigate hrHPV-related oropharyngeal carcinoma in Nigerian adults.
- The study analyzed data from 41 patients over two years, identifying a 17.1% HPV prevalence, with genotypes 16, 33, 35, and 52 being prevalent, while noting that HPV was absent in HIV-positive individuals.
- The findings highlight the association of specific hrHPV genotypes with oropharyngeal cancer in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for preventive measures, including vaccination and public awareness to combat these cancers.
