Human papilloma virus in the tonsillar microbiota of an Afghan population group

F. Ruggiero, D. Carbone, R. Mugavero, F. Cura, L.. Baggi, C. Arcuri, M. Nardone, R.M. Gaudio, R. Gatto, L. Scapoli, F. Carinci

Article ID: 5735
Vol 32, Issue 2S1, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha5735
Received: 9 May 2018; Accepted: 9 May 2018; Available online: 9 May 2018; Issue release: 9 May 2018

Abstract

Cancer of the oral cavity is known to have a diverse aetiology that includes infectious agents. Human papilloma virus has been found to be associated with several types of human cancer, inclusive of cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and cancer of tonsil. The aim of this manuscript is to investigate the presence of human papilloma virus in tonsillar microbiota of an Afghan population group. A sample of the tonsillar microbiota was collected by oral swab paper stick from 80 healthy donors. The sample was investigated for the presence of high-risk human papillomavirus types 16, 18, 31 and 45 by real time PCR. Eight samples produced some positive endpoint signals for human papillomaviruses. The human papillomavirus 31 was the unique papillomavirus detected; its calculated prevalence rate was 0.10 (C.I. 0.05-0.19). However, the viral load was always very low, in the order of 10-3 viral genomes per cell. The high prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus in healthy population suggest a need for further investigation on virus spreading and supports the development of vaccination strategies.


Keywords

Human papilloma virus;tonsillar microbioma;oral disorders;oral cancer;squamous cell carcinoma


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