Oral HPV Infection and the role of oral sex in transmission

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https://doi.org/10.5327/2237-4574-136

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2026-03-02

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Speck NM de G. Oral HPV Infection and the role of oral sex in transmission. Rev Bras Patol Trato Genit Inferior [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 2 [cited 2026 Jun. 14];9(2). Available from: https://rbptgi.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/136

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