Determination of Role of Type 16 Human Papillomavirus and Risk Factors in Assessing Oropharyngeal Cancer Survival.

Background: It is ascertained that the survival rate of patients infected with type 16 human papillomavirus (HPV16) positive is better as compared to those infected with HPV16 negative. The present study was conducted to determine rgw role of HPV16 and risk factors in assessing oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) death.

Methodology: A total of 102 clinically and histologically proven cases of oral pharyngeal cancer were included.