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Molecular assay reagents intended to identify human papilloma virus (HPV), of the family Papovaviridae, by detecting the ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) of the target virus. Some HPV genotypes cause mucosal infections (especially anogenital diseases) and are associated with malignancy; other genotypes may cause cutaneous infections. Dedicated reagents can identify the rRNA of one or more specific genotypes of HPV (e.g., 6/11, 16/18).
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